[Mia T]

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When the founders granted 'The Press' special dispensation, they never considered the possibility that traitors in our midst would game the system. But that is precisely what is happening today. (Hate America? Support jihad? Become a 'journalist!')

This was bound to happen.

The premise behind the First Amendment as it applies to the press--that a vigilant watchdog is necessary, sufficient--indeed, possible--to protect against man's basest instincts--is tautologically flawed: The fox guarding the White House, if you will....

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IN A 'PINCH': RETHINKING THE FIRST AMENDMENT
(Which came first, the 'journalist' or the traitor?)
by Mia T, 6.27.06

[bnelson44]

"When the founders granted 'The Press' special dispensation"

That is a myth perpetrated by journalists. The founders didn't talk in 20th century slang. The Constitution talks about freedom of speech and of the press, meaning the printing press. That freedom is for all of us, not just journalists. There is no special dispensation for journalists. Everyone must follow the law.