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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan View Post
When media or influencers spread disinformation that can result in people losing their lives, I would like to see the AG begin investigations into these companies or individuals. And if it can be proven that the spreader KNEW it was false, then the AG should press charges amounting 1st degree murder.
Freedom of Speech does not extend to putting peoples lives in danger.
Maybe if a few people are held legally responsbile for the deaths they cause, others will start to think twice. At this point, spreading inflammatory disinformation has no consequences except to enrich the people spreading the lies.
Notice please, that I did not say which side is spreading the lies. If there is a lie being spread I don't care if it is FOX or CNN. If they know it is a lie, and it it puts peoples lives in danger, they should be prosecuted.
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What you are advocating is fascism. Who will be the arbiter of what is true and what is false? The government?
Sometimes they are the biggest liars. They lied about the origin of the virus, hydroxychloroquine, school closures and so much more.
Scientists and medical professionals disagree all the time. I want to be exposed to all arguments so I can decide what is in my best interest.