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Alternative facts alert: Proposed legislation bans “fake news”
Ars Technica ^
| March 28, 2017
| David Kravets
Posted on 03/29/2017 9:38:55 AM PDT by C19fan
Here at Ars, we're always on the lookout for wacky, tech-focused legislation. And we've found one bill that is certain to make our Top 10 list.
The new proposal bars the online publication of a "false or deceptive statement designed to influence the vote." Bye-bye online news. On the flip side, this legislation would probably outlaw lawmakers' and candidates' online speech, too.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; US: California
KEYWORDS: press; speech
If this law passes it will be declared unconstitutional in one minute. Shame of Mr. Chau for even proposing it.
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posted on
03/29/2017 9:38:55 AM PDT
by
C19fan
To: C19fan
“false or deceptive statement designed to influence the vote.”
Does it apply retroactively? They could arrest Walter Cronkite for his “reporting” on the Tet offensive.
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posted on
03/29/2017 9:52:03 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: C19fan
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posted on
03/29/2017 9:55:20 AM PDT
by
sauropod
(Beware the fury of a patient man. I've lost my patience!)
To: C19fan
You cannot ban fake news’ you can just enforce penalties against those who make it up.
I would say just strengthen current libel and slander laws to include “fake news” that harms you, including harm in the internet.
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posted on
03/29/2017 9:59:35 AM PDT
by
Mr. K
(***THERE IS NO CONSEQUENCE OF OBAMACARE REPEAL THAT IS WORSE THAN KEEPING IT ONE MORE DAY***)
To: C19fan
Don't bet on it.
It should be declared unConstitutional, but I wouldn't depend on the courts.
If’n it were up to me, I'd remove ‘intent’ as a condition for slander or libel. Just have show false information disseminated and demonstrate actual damage to get a judgment.
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posted on
03/29/2017 10:09:28 AM PDT
by
Little Ray
(Freedom Before Security!)
To: C19fan
Fake news vs lies so I guess lies are okay but then fake news won’t be.
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posted on
03/29/2017 10:30:20 AM PDT
by
SkyDancer
(Ambition Without Talent Is Sad, Talent Without Ambition Is Worse)
To: C19fan
“Alternative facts alert: Proposed legislation bans “fake news”
Is this fake news?
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posted on
03/29/2017 10:43:44 AM PDT
by
Rennes Templar
(Morning in America Again, again.)
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