Re: Senate rejects Patriot Act
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Clearly, the McCain-Feingold Act abridges "freedom of speech, or of the press."
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Clearly anti-fraud laws and defemation claims abridge freedom of speech, or of the press.". They must be unconstitutional, too, right? Oh, wait, they're not.
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Defamation claims are not LAWS, but SUITS seeking compensation for unjust damages.
It isn't against the law to libel or slander; but you can be sued for damages if you do.
Anti-fraud laws have nothing to do with freedom of speech. If you commit fraud you may be sued for damages and/or prosecuted for a criminal act.
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