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We already have laws to address falsehoods and lies (libel/slander).

This whole "right to be forgotten" thing just seems like a good way for wealthy people to hide inconvenient facts from public view. If it was really about falsehoods and lies, why wouldn't they go to court with the existing laws?

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In yesterday's article, because the person submitting stuff was not in the United States. The reason the victim had to spend 100,000$ on legal fees was because of how difficult it was to get jurisdiction.

If the US based Google was responsible, it would be easier for people without that kind of money to protect themselves, wouldn't it?

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