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Originally Posted by Hip Priest
In order to be free we must all be slaves to the law. That's the first thing we were taught in law class.
Libel laws can rest perfectly easily within a system of free speech. 'Free speech', I think, is best seen as the right to speak honest opinion rather than the right to spout than bigotry, anger or misinformed nonsense. It also allows for the right of reply. That would be the inherent idea of rights with responsibilities.
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Surely truly free speech would INCLUDE the right to spout bigotry, misinformation etc.?