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
What. The REAL news reporters are what has blown the whistle so many times on the corrupt politicians. When they control the news , it will be no more than communism like North Korea
Schumer is a shining example of what our US Senators have become, Domestic Terrorist against free Americans.
This is a frightening proposal. Time for him to be voted out of office.
that’s hitler and stallins way,moron they need to kick you to the curb!!
Chuck have you ever thought about what you are going to do when they are done using you ?…. And have you thought about what you will do when the people don’t relect you do to your communistic view !
pos needs to die
hell no, screw him, there just after money, stop these jerks.
SOUND’S A LOT LIKE GERMANY IN THE 1930. WAKE UP PEOPLE !!!!!!!
Run by the government? If we wanted lies and deceit we’d all watch Soap Operas! News will end up coming out underground like it has began now. The Unground Railroad for Real News Reporting….. Creepy!
Proving once again, Schumer is a commie traitor bastard like Obama!