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Originally Posted by Sliver
But containing lies doesn't equal censorship.
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Then you'll have to elaborate on what you mean by "containing" lies for me. To me, that means restricting someones ability or right to spread information (even if its not true), which is censorship.
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Originally Posted by Sliver
I'm not for censorship, but I do want truth to quell lies. I don't know how this can be accomplished but I imagine a first step would be to fight fire with fire. If Kirk Cameron is going to preach at universities, it would be nice to see somebody/some group there to counter him. If Sarah Palin is going to give a speech saying Obama wants death panels, the media should be looking for and reporting on proof of this notion and she should be held accountable for what she says. Again, not censorship - lie containment.
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Well good media
should do that. But what the media should report and what they actually do report on is another debate entirely.
I think the major difference between what you're saying and what I'm saying is that you think the state, the media or some kind of entity should be responsible for ensuring that truth is presented whereas I'm saying its up to the individual.