I think the West has made wise distinctions between words and actions, between feelings and bodies, and about holding only agents responsible for their own actions. 'Harm' should be limited to bodies and property. Libel and slander ares tough ones, but if we require evidence that this libel or slander has led to a loss of property then it seems to me that should be the limiting principle. "It hurt my feelings" should not be a matter for litigation. Neither should "he made me do it." Matters of reputational harm (whether true or false) should be settled in the open, not in courts. Still exploring this, though, open to other perspectives.

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What I meant to say is, "he made me do it" should not absolve the agent of his act nor should it implicate the influencer.