Should the news be allowed to lie?

And then again, whom gets to determine what is or isn't a lie?

I hate that "news" has the power to lie, as it spreads the lies.... then again, in Russia, they're not allowed to lie, but it's the Kremlin getting to decide what is and isn't a lie, and seen the Kremlin is lying and wants lies, the reality is because of the no lying rule, and a lying enforcer, the news can't tell the truth.

It's a catch 22, you're screwed either way...

So I guess the question if which do you trust more... the government to always tell the truth (nope) or the people to be able to differentiate between the truth and a lie (nope... but at least 35% will probably be able to figure it out).

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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

"... but at least 35% will probably be able to figure it out."

But only if they have access to all points of view.

And since they don't in Russia, that's why 80% of the population support the war in Ukraine, according to polls.

Of course, they might also be aware of what might happen to them if they don't give the pollster the right answer.

TexChik · F

@Thinkerbell

Viper · M

@Thinkerbell Great points, though it also has sounded like more Russian might know, but they just can't publicly say it, which is why some reporters are allegedly voting with their feet to leave than to speak out.

Of course, I don't like that either, as it just leaves yes men to speak out...