Which of the following is the best description of the Court's stance regarding opinions and libel?
A) The Supreme Court ruled in Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co. that any statement clearly labeled as opinion is protected by the First Amendment.
B) The Supreme Court ruled in Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co. that any statement that is clearly labeled as opinion is protected by the First Amendment, as long at least two of the reporter's supervisors approve publication.
C) The Supreme Court ruled in Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co. that even a column clearly labeled as opinion, or a statement that says it is an opinion, may still be grounds for a libel suit.
D) The Supreme Court ruled in Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co. that people who post defamatory opinions online deserve harsher penalties because of how quickly the Internet disseminates information.

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In Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co., the Supreme Court held that even a statement labeled as an opinion can be grounds for a libel suit if it implies a false and defamatory fact. Therefore, Option C is the best description of the Court's stance regarding opinions and libel. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the Court's ruling in this case.

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