Donald McCaskey wrote:

> Although there is some merit in what you're saying, at the end of
day the
> fundamental question is this:
>
> *Should people be able to say whatever the like about anybody (or
company),
> substantiated or not, knowing that if they're sued, the state must
fund
> their defence?*

Yes. If the state wants to facilitate the legal action in the first
place, then it must provide access to defence to those that cannot buy
it.

Blewyn