The tears you see on my face is crocodile tears

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by MaDef

Alex Jones may be a nut-job, but even nut-jobs have a right to speak their minds.

This is just the "next step" for the "cancel culture" ideal, next it will become illegal (criminal) to express certain views in public (such as it is in Sweden, Germany & the U.K.).When you start censuring people for their opinions everybody looses, where do you draw the line?

Ridiculous. He can continue saying these things all he wants and continue to be sued for doing it. He was sued by pivate citizens whom he had caused damage to. No different than suing someone for slander or causing damage to your property.

[MaDef]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Ridiculous. He can continue saying these things all he wants and continue to be sued for doing it. He was sued by pivate citizens whom he had caused damage to. No different than suing someone for slander or causing damage to your property.

Which part? the fact that crazy people should be able to speak their minds? Or the Idea that the "cancel culture" is making inroads into curtailing "free speech"?

[Buddahaid]

The part where you can't separate the government repressing free speech from a civil suit for damages.

[Ostfriese]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

The part where you can't separate the government repressing free speech from a civil suit for damages.

You know the right wingers' definition of free speech, do you? "I can say what I want, so shut the f* up!"

[MaDef]

Originally Posted by Ostfriese

You know the right wingers' definition of free speech, do you? "I can say what I want, so shut the f* up!"

I may not agree with what you say, but I did don a uniform and defended (and still defend) your right to say what's on your mind.

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by MaDef

I may not agree with what you say, but I did don a uniform and defended (and still defend) your right to say what's on your mind.

You can and I agree with you, but the first amendment doesn't shield either of us from being sued for slander or other harm that can be caused.

[Ostfriese]

Originally Posted by MaDef

I may not agree with what you say, but I did don a uniform and defended (and still defend) your right to say what's on your mind.

Even if I was a US citizen (which I‘m not) you certainly haven‘t done anything for me.
And as before: Jones‘ right to free speech has not been limited in any way. He just has to learn that actions have consequences and that there are not just rights in this world but also responsibilities.

[Rockstar]

This is hilarious

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by Ostfriese

…Jones‘ right to free speech has not been limited in any way. He just has to learn that actions have consequences and that there are not just rights in this world but also responsibilities.

^ We have a winner, give that man a Kewpie Doll

DEFAMATION

Defamation is a statement that injures a third party's reputation. The tort of defamation includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements). State common law and statutory law governs defamation actions, and each state varies in their standards for defamation and potential damages. Defamation is a tricky area of law as the lines between stating an opinion versus a fact can be vague, and defamation tests the limits of the first amendment freedoms of speech and press.

Elements

To prove prima facie defamation, a plaintiff must show four things: 1) a false statement purporting to be fact; 2) publication or communication of that statement to a third person; 3) fault amounting to at least negligence; and 4) damages, or some harm caused to the reputation of the person or entity who is the subject of the statement.