Background checks on reporters a bad idea

Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | 9/9/2002 | Lillian Swanson

[VetoBill]

This is just the type of crap that pushes my buttons. Self important reporters thinking that societal rules/customs do not apply to them.

Once I was approached by a reporter wanting an interview. I said, "Fine. How much you paying?"

The reporter appeared to go into some sort of shock, "We don't pay for interviews"

I proceeded to point out that their news program helped raise funds for their network. A news program only attracts views if there are interesting interviews or interesting news events. Since I would be contributing towards an interview that would help a program earn money for a network that depended upon advertisers, I felt it appropriate to be compensated for my efforts.

The interview never happened, darn.

Maybe I can walk down the street and ask someone to fix my house's roof for free.

[two23]

Well maybe the ACLU will tear into this one, then WE can turn around and ask them (ACLU) where they were when background checks were imposed on gun buyers.
And maybe remind them that the 2nd keeps and maintains all the OTHER freedoms (indirectly)

[PatrioticAmerican]

hehe. Reporters really think that they are a special bunch. The Constitution keeps the gov from screwing with the press printing things, but it does not give reporters special rights and immunities.

[PatrioticAmerican]

P.S. If felons cannot votew or own firearms, I'd love to see felons not being allow to be reporters.

[Sloth]

"Our position is that we have been singled out," said John Baer, a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News

Indeed, you have long been singled out for special treatment. I'm glad to hear that's finally being recognized and addressed, however minimally.