Free speech must of course include the right to lie. The President lies, his press secretary repeats the lie, members of his administration confirm the lie. Bill Maher is correct that, in theory, the new technologies provide the means to gainsay the lie as never before. But it's not happening. The lies are being swallowed hook line and proverbial sinker, not only by a corrupt media, but by the public at large in significant numbers. I note that over 30 % still support the most mendacious President in history.
Free speech must of course include the right to lie. The President lies, his press secretary repeats the lie, members of his administration confirm the lie. Bill Maher is correct that, in theory, the new technologies provide the means to gainsay the lie as never before. But it's not happening. The lies are being swallowed hook line and proverbial sinker, not only by a corrupt media, but by the public at large in significant numbers. I note that over 30 % still support the most mendacious President in history.