1. Does this language strengthen (i.e. raise) the "public figure" standard or weaken (i.e. lower) the standard? Why? 

 

1. What issues do you envision with respect to the proposed analysis? Are there examples of individuals who might "escape" a public figure designation under the Proposed Amendment but might have been public figures under a more traditional analysis? 
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1. What is the likely effect on these types of limitations on defamation/privacy tort plaintiffs?

 

1. Do you read this language to, in effect, provide a "religious and/or scientific belief shield" for discriminatory behavior? 
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1. What is the likely effect on this presumption on the use of anonymous sources as among the news media?

 

1. How should a state legislature balance the value of anonymous sources in the newsgathering process with the rights of defamation plaintiffs?

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Section 5. Section 770.105, Florida Statutes, is created 101 102 103 104 770.105 Limitations on judicial determination of a public figure. -A person may not be considered a public figure for purposes of establishing a defamation or privacy tort claim if 106 his or her fame or notoriety arises solely from one or more of 105 107 the following: 108 109 110 111 112 113 to read: (1) Defending him or herself publicly against accusations. (2) Granting an interview on a specific topic. (3) Public employment other than elected office or appointment by an elected official. (4) A video, image, or statement uploaded on the Internet that has reached a broad audience. Section 5. Section 770.105, Florida Statutes, is created 101 102 103 104 770.105 Limitations on judicial determination of a public figure. -A person may not be considered a public figure for purposes of establishing a defamation or privacy tort claim if 106 his or her fame or notoriety arises solely from one or more of 105 107 the following: 108 109 110 111 112 113 to read: (1) Defending him or herself publicly against accusations. (2) Granting an interview on a specific topic. (3) Public employment other than elected office or appointment by an elected official. (4) A video, image, or statement uploaded on the Internet that has reached a broad audience.

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