[rickncliff]

Avoiding speech restrictions is always a positive in my book.

As for the larger picture "defamation" is incompatible with the first amendment and laws around it should be invalidated.

[cookie_monsta]

Thankfully we have the judicial branch to interpret what was written hundreds of years ago.

Besides, the 1st prevents the government from making laws that abridge the freedom of speech. It doesn't give every tantrum-throwing cowboy the right to spout off without consequence.

[rickncliff]

Consequences should be social, not legal.

[cookie_monsta]

What does that mean? Unfollow him on Twitter?

[rickncliff]

That is one way, don't buy his cars is another, and he can say whatever he wants.

[cookie_monsta]

Are you seriously suggesting we replace the legal system with... consumer boycotts ?

Because I don't sell anything. What's to stop me from making a smear campaign about you?