A Big Step Forward in Democracy?

Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos told ABC News the settlement agreement between Fox News and his company amounted to a warning shot for other media companies that may spread falsehoods.

Said Poulos: “I think that it’s a big step forward in democracy if our system can send a signal that if media companies lie — whoever they are or whatever channel they’re on — and they do so knowingly, they will be prepared to pay a very high price.”

Charlie Sykes: “Maybe. But I can’t shake the feeling that even though Dominion has won the battle, the rest of us continue to lose the war.”

David French: “The settlement represents justice for Dominion but by no means does it cleanse Fox of its corruption. Liars must be fired. Viewers must be informed. The company must apologize.”

Harry Litman: “The money of course serves no public purpose. An apology would have been meaningful as part of national accounting for the Big Lie. That was a very big opportunity here, which now goes away. Not Dominion’s fault–it’s the adversary system for you– but a shame.”