Submitted by smartest_kobold t3_11yr81r in newhampshire
liber_tas t1_jdc6kag wrote
Where is the line between slander and free speech? In our current system, that is decided by the government courts.
FlyingLemurs76 t1_jdcia4b wrote
Reading the article there wasn't anything close to slander, he seems upset that his political ideology has received backlash. Which you need to prepared for if you're employed by a university, economic research group, and running for a planning board.
nixstyx t1_jdcjt3k wrote
Well, yes, that's literally how the law works. The legislative branch passes the law and the judicial branch interprets the law. If you'd sincerely like to know where the line is, I suggest studying case law. Lots of decisions and precedent to read through here: https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/encyclopedia/case/63/libel-and-slander
TXblindman t1_jdcq7sf wrote
Absolutely love this website, was very helpful in my constitutional law class last semester.
liber_tas t1_jdcuu7h wrote
Yes, so someone might think they're slandered, the court might decide not. Not sure what your point is though.
PM_Georgia_Okeefe t1_jdcznd6 wrote
Being upset by what someone is saying about you doesn't mean it's slander.
liber_tas t1_jddm1lu wrote
Yes. That's why we have courts to decide what is and what isn't.
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