Civil libertarians concerned about the repercussions


Problem: On behalf of Mulugeta Seraw's family, the SPLC sued Tom and John Metzger. Although the Metzgerz were more than a thousand miles away at the time of he murder, the SPLC argued that they should be liable because they had encouraged Portland skinheads toward violence. The Metzgers defense was that they were exercising their First Amendment rights. The SPLC obtained at $12.5 million judgement against the Metzgers, but many civil libertarians were concerned about the repercussions of this case. In your view to what extent should extremist leaders like the Metzgers be held liable for the actions of their follows?

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