The Supreme Court of Canada encourages me
We live in a free country where people have as much right to express outrageous and ridiculous opinions as moderate ones.
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Of course “chilling” false and defamatory speech is not a bad thing in itself, but chilling debate on matters of legitimate public interest raises issues of inappropriate censorship and self-censorship. Public controversy can be a rough trade, and the law needs to accommodate its requirements.
More here and here.
posted by Alan Adamson @ 3:30 AM
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