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		manigandham on March 5, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dr. Seuss books deemed offensive will be delisted ... There's a difference between defamation and denigration. You're allowed to criticize anything, but if you knowingly publish lies, especially maliciously, then it crosses the line.

hansbo on March 10, 2021 [–]

There is a difference, but there are countries where it is illegal despite it being true. Sweden is an example of this.

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