[sickoflibs]

RD :”When James Madison wrote the First Amendment, he undoubtedly had in mind not just journalists but also the countless private, often anonymous, pamphleteers who often went after those in power with hammers and tongs. And that points to the heart of the matter. Journalism isn't a priestly caste or professional guild with special rights. It is an activity we all have a right to partake in. Whether it's a blogger with a virtual tip jar exposing malfeasance or “60 Minutes” making fraudulent charges about George W. Bush, there will always be good journalism and bad journalism. “

First amendment??? what stinkin first amendment? This reminds me of something posted here:

ABC News claimed yesterday that phone calls made by its reporters and journalists at the New York Times and Washington Post are being traced by the federal government as part of an investigation into leaks of classified information.
ABC Claims Government Traced Its Reporters’ Calls
New York Sun ^ | May 16,2006 | JOSH GERSTEIN
Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 9:48:33 AM by Kaslin

[Kaslin]

And what is your point?