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Note that both the young lady and her father face legal repercussions for their actions that ultimately led to the man’s death. The daughter for the lie that started it all is being charged with slander and the father that started the outrage campaign that motivated the killer to behead the teacher is being charged with contributing to his death.
I am a great supporter of free speech but I don’t think that should relieve people for responsibility of the outcomes of that speech, particularly when it is based on a lie and causes harm or was done purposefully to drum up destruction of a person by inciting mob justice.
As far as our own nation goes, we have slander and incitement laws, it is long past due for both to be tweaked to address the new problems associated social media.
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The religion of peace strikes again. What a shame for that teacher. Glad to see both the girl and her father being held accountable for their actions. Doesn't really help the teacher or his loved ones though.
As far as our own nation goes, we have slander and incitement laws, it is long past due for both to be tweaked to address the new problems associated social media.
She got sent to college after destroying lives. This Bitc" hit close to my Home! So, I know - The case all to well.
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