You obviously know nothing about the law
of defamation since you regularly libel
other posters, Bush, and any one with whom
you disagree.
Under California Law, libel is covered by
Civil Code Sec. 45, as follows:
45. Libel is a false and unprivileged publication by writing, printing, picture, effigy, or other fixed representation to the eye, which exposes any person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or obloquy,
or which causes him to be shunned or avoided, or which has a tendency to injure him in his occupation.
(We're discussing libel because slander is oral.)
Because public figures are involved, as well as
political speech, there are limits to what libelous
statements would actually be actionable.
I won't even get into that, since it's way over your head.
Bottom line: Ivins regularly makes libelous statements
regarding politicians with whom she disagrees. It's still
political commentary and not likely to ever be the
subject of a civil suit, particularly given the
New York Times standards.
So yes, Virginia, certain derisive statements
do constitute libel whether you like it or not.
As to Coulter, I assume you're telling me that she
referred to your main man Kerry as a traitor.
(I don't know whether this is so or not, as you supplied
no link to prove the comment and I have not independently
read such a column.)
All I can say is that General George Patton also
referred to Kerry as an "aider and abettor of the enemy." |
