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The way things work for Americans who are not Democratic Party Bigshots is that they have to prove libel after the fact. In other words, if a none Clintonista thinks a network or newspaper is going to go with a story or documentary that is defamatory, their only option is to wait for publication and then sue for damages. This means the complaining party must show in a court of law proof that defamation has occurred to receive damages. It is a difficult thing for "public figures" to manage, but it has been done.
The Clintonistas, and their sychophants, want to reverse this process, a process devised to protect freedom of the press and expression. They argue that ABC's The Path to 9/11 presents untruths about the Clinton Administrations actions, or lack of action, regarding terrorism. Instead of having to prove their contentions in a court of law after the show airs just as if America were a free country, they have unleashed their dogs upon ABC. Some of these braying curs are academics, some are the usual bloggers, some are United States Senators.
Not all are dogs, the Clintonistas have also released the sharks, in other words their lawyers. Slick Willie's lawyers have written a letter to ABC stating they "expect" them to pull the program:
The Democrats, and their lawyers, would like to solely determine what documentaries are shown on the "publics" airwaves. One has to wonder at the Left's definition of "free speech" and "freedom of the press." It must now be "all the news we certify as 'true.'"
Crossposted at The Dougout
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Clintons Threaten ABC with Lawyers
The way things work for Americans who are not Democratic Party Bigshots is that they have to prove libel after the fact. In other words, if a none Clintonista thinks a network or newspaper is going to go with a story or documentary that is defamatory, their only option is to wait for publication and then sue for damages. This means the complaining party must show in a court of law proof that defamation has occurred to receive damages. It is a difficult thing for "public figures" to manage, but it has been done.
The Clintonistas, and their sychophants, want to reverse this process, a process devised to protect freedom of the press and expression. They argue that ABC's The Path to 9/11 presents untruths about the Clinton Administrations actions, or lack of action, regarding terrorism. Instead of having to prove their contentions in a court of law after the show airs just as if America were a free country, they have unleashed their dogs upon ABC. Some of these braying curs are academics, some are the usual bloggers, some are United States Senators.
Not all are dogs, the Clintonistas have also released the sharks, in other words their lawyers. Slick Willie's lawyers have written a letter to ABC stating they "expect" them to pull the program:
As a nation, we need to be focused on preventing another attack, not fictionalizing the last one for television ratings. "The Path to 9/11" not only tarnishes the work of the 9/11 Commission, but also cheapens the fith [sic] anniversary of what was a very painful moment in history for all Americans. We expect that you will make the responsible decision to not air this film.
The Democrats, and their lawyers, would like to solely determine what documentaries are shown on the "publics" airwaves. One has to wonder at the Left's definition of "free speech" and "freedom of the press." It must now be "all the news we certify as 'true.'"
Crossposted at The Dougout
- Law Reform Is Badly Needed, In Several Places
British MP David Davis has brought up an important subject - the serious need for reformation of Britain's libel laws (Hat tip: Melanie Phillips): As a Parliament, we have failed to defend one of our nation's primary virtues-free speech. We have...
- House Resolution 1304
See below for Paul Williams current trial and tribulation in Canadian Court for things he wrote in the United States and would be protected from in the U.S. Then write your CongressCritter tell them to get this passed so others are protected. (Thanks,...
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The Last Crusade: LANDMARK CASE BEGINS IN CANADA FOREIGN LAWS CREATE CLIMATE OF FEAR IN U.S. PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING BIZ By Tracy Hood, No Compromise Media thelastcrusade.org American investigative journalist, and author, Dr. Paul L. Williams,...
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and it's not squarely anti-gun! L.A. Times: Supreme Court takes gun case that will test reach of 2nd Amendment The justices' ruling on whether state and local laws are subject to the 2nd Amendment could open the door to legal challenges nationwide....
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