Should American journalists require a state license to do their jobs, a permit that gives them access to the freedom of the press enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution?
Senior US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) seems to think so! He advocates a “media shield law” designed to “protect” journalists from court subpoenas and other actions that might compromise their sources. As Ben Swann points out in the video below, though, that puts the government in a position to control who is a government-accredited journalist – and who is not. Very, very dangerous.
Check out the video at the bottom, but first, a little sound bite on the topic from Neil Boortz:
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“But wait a minute, you say. There’s the First Amendment, there’s freedom of press. The United States government doesn’t license journalists.”“Well, think about this most Americans get their news from radio, t.v.; they get their news from entities licensed by the government, but let’s get to the journalists.”
“Chuck Schumer wants the government to, in effect, accredit or license journalists. Chuckie says the licensed journalist or the accredited journalist would get exemption from subpoenas and other legal requirements that may expose their confidential sources.”
“Do you want the government deciding which journalists are covered by this law and which are not?”
Source: Rare
Photo: Greg Hauenstein on Flickr
This Communist can take his self and his mouth and SHOVE IT.
ANOTHER ONE THAT HAS TO GO. WANTS TO TAKE EVERY OUNCE OF OUR FREEDOM AWAY.
His empty head is the only thing holding his ears apart. Now, his mouth needs to be soldered shut.
That morn needs to retire in NOV, he is one reason we need term limits
Schumer the devout communist wants a soviet pravda type news so that you only get what they want you to hear.He needs to be voted out yesterday. This is scary!!!!!!!!!!
Vote him out
What license does Schumer have to betray the Constitution?
this one needs to be voted ourt in the worst way get rid off him. this man and obama are why we need the second amendment
DRINKING TOO MUCH WATER FROM THE EAST RIVER
He is a communist, plain and simple.