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To: Servant of the Cross
Schumer's proposal would exempt a “covered journalist” from subpoenas and other legal requirements to expose their confidential sources in leak investigations and other areas. 

How 20th century. Back then, news creation and consumption was very bimodal. There were a lot of consumers, a few and clearly delineated producers, and and very few people printing newsletters on mimeographs in the gray zone between. Now the difference is blurring because just about anyone can post news reports on the internet. If I were to take the time to attend and report on my city's council and various board meetings I would be doing a more thorough job than the region's newspapers, radio and television. Would I then have press protection or even first amendment freedom of the press according to Schumer? Especially if I have a non-leftist editorial approach? Sorry, Chuckie, freedom of the press is for everyone, not just an anointed few.

6 posted on 03/27/2014 6:48:55 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (Republican amnesty supporters don't care whether their own homes are called mansions or haciendas.)
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To: KarlInOhio
Sorry, Chuckie, freedom of the press is for everyone, not just an anointed few.

Exactly! And we sure don't need Schmuckie's version he can twist since the First Amendment already capably enshrines this freedom of speech right for all!

p.s. Go Flyers!

7 posted on 03/27/2014 6:58:33 AM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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