Libel is defined as damaging the reputation of someone by making false statements. Ironically, strong laws against li...

Masada on October 14, 2020

why e? can i please get an explanation as to why the answer is what it is

thank you in advance

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Emil-Kunkin on March 16 at 03:41PM

The argument assumes that people being able to say unfriendly things about public figures is essential to having a good reputation. Otherwise, who would having a good reputation be impossible if libel laws are too strong?

This is what e gets at. If e is true the argument makes sense. Otherwise there is a glaring gap between nobody saying bad things and nobody having a good reputation.