[John Milner]

Yes, the author means “Journalist” as equal to “Freedom of the Press” is incorrect. The “Press” was used for any means of mass produced written communication to include newpapers/broadsheets and books.

Thus the current attempt by “Journalists” to say they, as a profession, are separately protected by the 1st Amendment is wrong. There was no intent to define the profession of journalism as sacred - only the right to print and disperse the printed word by ANYONE.

[Vigilanteman]

Correct. The case of Julius Streicher at Nuremberg established limits. Even though Streicher held no official position in the Nazi regime, his propaganda writing was central to establishing the atmosphere which made the holocaust possible. Therefore, he was convicted to hang along with the key conspirators.

There are more than a few members of our media serving in exactly the same role as did Streicher.