iamlost - 3:09 am on Dec 7, 2003 (gmt 0)

>> Lilliabeth:

The truth always trumps free speech, even in the United States. Libel and slander are exempt from all "free speach" protection.

troels nybo nielsen is correct in that both truth and lies can be moved from web host to web host around the world and likely never be caught.

The point is not about censorship or about free speach but rather about:
1. understanding that there is a lack of accountability.
2. determining which of several sites/references on a given subject are accurate and which are not.
3. educating people to check and recheck and recheck again before they believe that what is published is true.

Currently far too many people repeat opinion as fact. There is also deliberately falsified information on some sites. It is a problem. It will not go away. We need to be aware and educate as we can.

I think that the wide open anything goes internet is fabulous, I also think that it is dangerous and that most people are not aware.

To be trite: If the truth shall set you free .... what will falsehood do?