Are Libel and Libel Laws in Conflict With Libertarianism?

LZ Granderson: Are slander and libel laws in conflict with libertarianism? LZ: Your reputation is really what other people think about you, but you don't own your reputation. LZ: You're much more likely to be skeptical about things that people say about others if they have strong libel and slander laws. He says even if it gives you a little bit of short-term satisfaction when used against certain people, it's going to tend to be used against enemies of the regime.