This should’ve always been the case.

  • jabjoe@feddit.uk
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    8 days ago

    I think politics and political falsehoods, aren’t just by professional politicians. It’s part of wider issue of misinformation spreaders.

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      8 days ago

      Of course, but that’s considerably harder to address via criminal law.

      Going after people in office (& people running for office & political parties) for misleading the public is much easier, as you can impose a duty on them.