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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    Mar 1, 2010, 02:00 PM
    Freedom of Speech Vs Defamation
    When does Freedom of Speech cross the line into Defamation ?
    Is it merely subjective or are there specific criteria?
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    Mar 2, 2010, 09:55 AM

    Hello ben:

    One can speak freely as long as what is spoken is the truth.

    excon
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    Mar 2, 2010, 10:02 AM
    So it's basically subjective.
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    Mar 2, 2010, 10:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    So it's basically subjective.
    Hello ben:

    Yup.

    excon
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