Americans agree that democracy requires freedom of speech. But a large minority also thinks it’s acceptable to bar certain subjects or speakers from public debate.
I wonder if some sort of “truth in labeling” law could curb what gets referred to as news? Like, say what you want, but unless you can prove it you’re not allowed to call it news. Would that help to prevent the “they shouldn’t have taken me seriously” defense?
I wonder if some sort of “truth in labeling” law could curb what gets referred to as news? Like, say what you want, but unless you can prove it you’re not allowed to call it news. Would that help to prevent the “they shouldn’t have taken me seriously” defense?