[swarthyguy]

>>>. One doesn't have to be on the payroll of the local fishwrap to be considered as a journalist, nor does one have to have college credits in journalism. Anyone who takes notes and comments on events of the day is a journalist.


One little nit. James Sanders who wrote a book on TWA800 was prosecuted by the govt for improperly taking evidence. The govt contented that since he was not an accredited journalist with any organization, he could not use the freedom of the press, as he wasn't a journalist, in his defense.

Too bad Bush didn't veto CFR but depended upon the SC to do the job.

[RightWhale]

The govt contented that since he was not an accredited journalist with any organization

The gov't is a legal person according the corporation laws, but that doesn't mean the gov't is a rational person. The defense should have been easy, except, of course, lawyers--not philosophers--were involved.

[aristeides]

I once attempted to attend a lecture at the National Press Club in Washington. They wouldn't let me in, because I couldn't show them any press credentials.