Mass Shooting at San Antonio Elementary School

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(06-09-2022, 02:43 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Free speech through the first amendment is related to the government.

I get that. That's why I said 'de facto'.

(06-09-2022, 02:43 PM)michaelsean Wrote: But in a civil case you still have to prove damages.  And remember there really is no limit a jury can award someone in punitive damages.  An appeal court might knock it down, but they might not.  A rich person can lose a lot.

Yeah, he* can, but also he can probably afford it. Those that aren't as rich and actually risk bancrupcy are those that have to be more careful about what they say. For all practical purposes.


*or she. I take it there's a lot she said.