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2006-06-19 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Fred 2006-06-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Freedom of the Press was based upon the colonial case of John Peter Zenger. Zenger, publisher and writer of the New York Weekly Journal was charged with sedition and libel by the Royal governor of New York, William Cosby. At the end of the trial on August 5, 1735, the twelve New York jurors returned a verdict of "not guilty" on the charge of publishing "seditious libels," despite the Governor's hand-picked judges presiding. Hamilton had successfully argued that Zenger's articles were not libelous because they were based on fact.

It's way past time that basic principle be reintroduced into the process. If its not fact, its not protected. It doesn't stop reporting. It does stop libel.

Wonder how many 'journalists and publishers' would go to a doctor and based upon preliminary exam buy into a diagnosis that he/she required immediate spade or neutering to stop a possible deadly consequence. How many would want further tests or second opinions?

Posted by Throlump Thromoth7510 2006-06-19 09:23|| 2006-06-19 09:23|| Front Page Top

#2 is anyone surprised?

Posted by bk 2006-06-19 10:44|| 2006-06-19 10:44|| Front Page Top

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