So.. In order to make these pundits a protected class..
Does that mean we would be able to Issue/ grant/ qualify and or revoke a “jounalist license”?
With all sort of associated fees/ taxes/ certifications/ on-going education, etc?
“Does that mean we would be able to Issue/ grant/ qualify and or revoke a “jounalist license?”
Absolutely - this is a Progressive’s wet-dream - to be able to license and regulate journalism. Of course anyone who dares to promulgate “Misinformation” or “Fake News” will immediately lose their privileges.
Only licensed and “trusted” sources should be able to disseminate information, it’s just too important to leave in the hands of the common rabble.
It makes sense that they should have to have a license to practice journalism to get these protections. Otherwise, anyone can claim to be a journalist. That should include a federal licensing exam (for a fee, of course). Applicants must attend an accredited school of journalism in order to sit for the exam. Once they are licensed, violations of code ethics means suspension of their license and qualifications to practice journalism.