“That’s the real evil of this type of programming.
We believe it delayed and interfered with a prompt and adequate response to
this coronavirus pandemic within the state of Washington.”
“It’s like the theater thing. Up to the point where
you get up in the theater and yell ‘Fire!’ you can say whatever you want. But
when you get to the point where you are endangering the community — that
transcends the limits of the First Amendment.”
—Arthur West, head of Washington League for Increased Transparency and Ethics, “Fox News Denies Calling COVID-19 a Hoax,” San
Diego Union, April 2, 2020.
• Editorial Comment: As much as I sympathize, the First Amendment says you can't sue
a news organization for being unapologetic lying asshats. Even Faux.
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