Adam published his personal opinion about the current condition of politics stating,"Though the government is unable to fulfill the demands of the public,they demand votes;they really are beggars on streets." Can politicians sue him for defamation under tort?
A) No,because as a general rule the material in a newspaper is totally exempted.
B) Yes,because defamation in a newspaper is always a tort.
C) Yes,because Adam wrote even though he did not have authority.
D) No,because statements of pure opinion do not amount to defamation.
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