41. But the broadcasters claim the remarks were justifiable and within the range of fair comment on matters of public interest. 42. The copyright violation is a fair comment , though . ( cont ) 09 : 35, 15 October 2013 ( UTC) 43. It is, I would suggest, fair comment to say that your use of the English Language has certain " quirks ". 44. The United States Supreme Court, however, has declined to hold that the " fair comment " privilege is a constitutional imperative. 45. But the question of someone's right to fair comment about a public figure without fear of being pummeled is at issue. 46. In court documents, the newspaper said the article was " true in fact and in substance " and represented fair comment . 47. Cashin also said there was no evidence that the article had damaged anyone's reputation, and called the paper's criticisms fair comment . 48. The point requires one cheap shot that is nonetheless analytically helpful, and three other shots that are closer to fair comment . 49. In their statement of defence, the defendants denied that the article was defamatory and said it was fair comment and justified statements. 50. McLibel 2 supporters claim the defendants criticisms aren't libelous, but rather " fair comment "-- and thus protected under British libel laws.
