I have pondered over media arrests as well. Especially given A1 as Jocko states.
I have wondered about the viability of a treason charge given the full knowledge and participation in Mockingbird. IMHO, M’bird is a plot to overthrow proper elections arranged by a rogue circle of actors.
Perhaps there are other ways to charge treason, or other charges than treason which can be brought. I’m not a lawfag so I’d be interested in input from such.
I would very much like to see consequences paid for these so-called journalists.
Apples to apples comparison: Journalists violate the spirit of the 1st amendment right to freedom of the press DAILY. What would be their reaction to any one or group of us violating the spirit of Amendment 2 daily?
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They assume a new definition of Amendment 2 and throw gun control in our face, actually getting legislation passed Federally and in various state and local jurisdictions. How would those same journalists react to us legislating Amendment 1 stipulations on them?
When an American does violate A2 by shooting someone, they are subject to prosecution. Journalists knowingly lying and causing harm... repercussions? Crickets.
I know there are many generalizations in my A1 and A2 comparison (and I am preaching to the choir) but I really want to see consequences for the lying media.
BTW, does anyone have a suggestion of what to add? I just downed a big gulp amount of pureed purple cabbage, celery, fresh tomatoes off the vine, and baby spinach. Needed at least salt. What else? Wondered if some salad dressing would be good. Do it all that way because chewing fresh veggies with my false teeth is a real chore and not all that pleasant.
Would agree that:
1. There needs to be SOME mechanism that to SOME degree holds the media personnel--particularly say the top 10-20% watched/read/listened to--to a high standard of truth or at least vetted sources.
2. There needs to be some consequences built in to the system. I'd prefer to see a panel of citizens--somewhat like an informal jury but with the capacity to level formal consequences--to review case. I guess that would evolve to be as heavy weighted as our current court system, though.
3. IF journalists knowingly give aid and support to the enemy of our Republic, tack their rears to the side of the barn and let the buzzards deal with them. They deserve every punishment they could get.
4. I just think the related issues, criteria, levels of proof etc. are very tricky in this field. Ripe for abuse on both sides. Hard to legislate morality in that arena. Worth trying. Probably essential to try. But not easy.
5. The kind of brazen lies we listen to routinely currently against Trump are treasonous. They deserve stiff punishment. They also deserve public and private shunning of the perps. I'd be tempted to spit near their feet if I saw them on the sidewalk. I'd certainly find words to let them know how low a scum I considered them to be . . . something akin to lobotomized slug poop.