No. Absolutely not.
We can, however, use the good ol' capitalistic system to legally fight our enemies. And if true harm is done we still have the civil courts for redress, no?
I think there is a chance. See my post from yesterday below. Additionally , I do not think a fourteen year old is a public figure.
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I believe the David Letterman is not committing these libels merely because he is a New York liberal. I believe he has a motive to build his own ratings at the expense of Sarah Palin and her daughter. If this is so, it brings up a question of whether or not an action for slander might lie against David Letterman? Correct me if I am wrong, but I understand the law as laid down in the Sullivan case to be that a public figure must show actual malice in order to prevail in such a case.
There might very well be documentary or testimonial evidence to the effect that this is a preplanned campaign to disparage the Palin’s to grow advertising revenue and ratings for letterman. Again, correct me if I am wrong, but I think that constitutes malice.
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