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Kevin Spacey cleared over all sexual assault charges (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[–] acosmichippo 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In terms of punishment from the government, yes. The court of public opinion is another matter entirely. Civil court too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you think the people are not part of the government?

[–] acosmichippo 2 points 1 year ago

no, we are not part of the government. same reason the 1st amendment does not apply to private property. it protects speech from censorship from the government.