[Huck]

If journalists have all the power, then we should all be journalists.

That's my idea, too. Instead of running ads, run independent news breaks. But, as Thomas pointed out, that will lead to the next evil--regulation of the press.

[FastCoyote]

"But, as Thomas pointed out, that will lead to the next evil--regulation of the press."

Of course it will, but that is the point. CFR opens up a Pandora's box of problems which are inevitable. That's why it is so absolutely horrible. But knowing that you, you have to break the system before you can cure it.

[Ground0]

Again, in a Constitutional sense, we ALL are members of the FREE PRESS and don't need some flippin' "Press Credentials" to be legitimized.

The First amendment is #1 for the specific pupose of NOT having a FEDERALLY REGULATED PRESS. What we are currently faced with is nothing short of a Federally sanctioned propaganda/disinformation Agency...a la Fourth Reich.

Sad but true.