Liberallary thinks there will always be disputes about what is true and what isn't, especially in politics where real interests are at stake. The best way - BY FAR - to resolve these disputes is public discussion. When you start jailing your opponents you've lost all claim to decency or freedom.
Yes, which is why the journalists should speak.
When you start jailing your opponents you've lost all claim to decency or freedom.
They have been called before a grand jury under subpoena and will not testify as the law demands. I urge you to read the appellate court ruling I linked up thread, including each judge's individual opinion. The three judges were unanimous and one judge even states he would be inclined to allow the journalists to protect their sources but the evidence presented under seal by the prosecutor was so compelling he virtually had no choice.