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Podcast: Da Urban Conservative with Chaz NealBrought to you by The Leon Block Media
Episode: DAC/AYWK: Why (most) lies are protected speech, and why they should stay that way
Description: Chaz and Jontel will be discussing should lies be protected freedom of speech Even with our current climate of fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and election lies, we shouldnât use government power to try enforcing the truth.First Amendment Protections for False Speech The Supreme Court has recognized that false statements may not add much value to the marketplace of ideas. Even so, there is a concern that by prohibiting false speech, the government would also âchillâ more valuable speech,meaning it would cause people to self-censor out of fear of violating the law. Consequently, the First Amendment creates âbreathing...