# Stretching the boundaries of free speech

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**Category:** Philosophy\
**Created:** [March 12, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/stretching-the-boundaries-of-free-speech/9197 "2022-03-12T20:22:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 12, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.centerforinquiry.org/t/stretching-the-boundaries-of-free-speech/9197/3 "2022-03-12T21:54:41Z")

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Defamation is difficult to prosecute, to prove intent, and is expensive. The “Court of Public Opinion” often rules the day.

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