The Law Does Not, and Practically Cannot, Prevent Other Persons

Multiple Choice

The law does not, and practically cannot, prevent other persons from making false statements, to other people, that defame you. In light of this fact,

A) the First Amendment reference to freedom of speech is ineffectual - a toothless tiger.
B) the law permits you to retaliate with similar false statements about the defamer without incurring liability.
C) the law provides legal remedies for you, but only if the false statements are made in writing, which are more durable than oral statements.
D) the law permits you to sue "after the fact" and collect damages from the defamer.