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Politics : Bill Clinton Scandal - SANITY CHECK

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To: Johnathan C. Doe who wrote (34765)	2/21/1999 12:43:00 PM
From: jlallen	Read Replies (1) of 67261

From a legal standpoint you are simply wrong. Libel/slander of a public figure, especially a politician is a VERY difficult legal burden to prove. The person who's claiming a libel must prove the the person committing the alleged libel/slander spoke the words or wrote the words with actual knowledge that the statements were untrue. By all accounts, Ms. Broaddrick is at least credible giving anyone who wants to claim that Clinton is a rapist the legal fig which is necessary to dodge such a claim. She is married, wealthy, not seeking a book deal, etc. Not the nut or slut the WH usually uses to blacken its detractors. The standard of libel for someone like myself or yourself who is not a public figure is somewhat lower as it should be. We have not asked for, nor sought out, the public spotlight to shine upon us. The obvious difference is that as a public figure and a political figure it would be dangerous to suppress a vigorous dialogue. Its the rough and tumble of the public spotlight. I think the system works. It is the rule of law. JLA

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