Anywhere Else But Here wrote:Coalition of Minor Planets wrote:
If you had been reading my earlier posts, you already know my stance on the issue. The government punishing victims for speaking out about what happened to them is the worst of the possible outcomes. Much better for freedom of speech and the press to remain protected.
How would you justify punishing a victim of crime for exercising their right to tell their story and perhaps protect other potential victims?
I would justify it by the fact that, firstly, slander/libel are illegal, and you can't expect to be allowed to relentlessly smear someone, potentially turning the public against them without having to provide a shred of evidence. If you have a legitimate grievance, you take it to the police and let them conduct an investigation.
And I have read your posts, and I don't know how you justify the harm done to those who, being falsely accused, are exposed to the court of public opinion, where one is guilty until proven innocent.
And is usually still guilty afterwards.