Freeze Peach and Lies

We ' ve discussed here more than once the problematic aspects of the concept of free speech in general, and what the First Amendment means specifically.An excellent case in point is California Assembly Bill AB 2098. The link is to a post by physician David Gorski, who is  irredeemably long winded, bu the gist of it is:It shall constitute unprofessional conduct for a physician and surgeon to disseminate misinformation or disinformation related to COVID-19, including false or misleading information regarding the nature and risks of the virus, its prevention and treatment; and the development, safety, and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.This allows the licensing boards to discipline medical professional who spread misinformation -- " false information that is contradicted by contemporary scientific consensus contrary to the standard of care -- or disinformation -- " misinformation that the licensee deliberately disseminated with malicious intent or an intent to mislead. " I probably don ' t need to tell you that the Covid-19 disinformation movement has raised cries of " censorship " and violation of free speech rights. I actually don ' t think the California Medical Licensing Board even needs this legislation to discipline physicians who try to kill their patients by telling them falsehoods about a potentially deadly virus, but this is legislation so it means the government is taking a position in favor of that happening. Medicine is, or strives to be, or purpo...
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