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8. I want the government to be scared of the press

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:56 AM

Apr 2013

yes, there needs to be responsibility and accountability but the balance of power has to be on the side of the press (and indirectly the public).

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The requirement for convicting a media source of libel ought to be much lower. [View all] TimberValley Apr 2013 OP

It sounds good - but it could have a chilling effect on discourse el_bryanto Apr 2013 #3

The bar has to be high to discourage frivolous lawsuits hack89 Apr 2013 #5

Freedom of press shouldn't apply if the information is false. TimberValley Apr 2013 #6

I want the government to be scared of the press hack89 Apr 2013 #8

+1 onenote Apr 2013 #7

well if you go too far then you have the English system dsc Apr 2013 #11

"Honest mistakes" should still be suable, just like any other industry. TimberValley Apr 2013 #13

Here is why we have this standard dsc Apr 2013 #14

for non-public figures that is the law. onenote Apr 2013 #15