Tuesday, November 26, 2019

So Now Metaphors are Libelous?

Justice Samuel Alito penned an eight-page dissent, saying the case “presents questions that go to the very heart of the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech and freedom of the press: the protection afforded to journalists and others who use harsh language in criticizing opposing advocacy on one of the most important public issues of the day.” [More]
He's right and it goes beyond that. Under such "standards," King George could sue the signers of the Declaration.

Hey, what about those who call NRA a "terrorist organization" and SPLC's "Hate Watch" listees...?

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