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That law seems to be written to say "journalists are allowed to protect their sources". Which is not the same as saying "journalists are allowed to commit crime
by goatforce5 17y ago
That law seems to be written to say "journalists are allowed to protect their sources". Which is not the same as saying "journalists are allowed to commit crimes in order the get a story".
- eli 17y agoFive bucks says there's a post on Gizmodo referencing the Pentagon Papers in the next 12 hours. I don't agree with what Gizmodo did, but I definitely support strong shield laws for online journalists. I really hope they don't end becoming poster children for a free online press.
- goatforce5 17y agoPentagon Papers was in the public interest. Tech specs of a new gadget probably isn't.
- eli 17y agoOh, I completely, totally agree. But don't think that will stop the grandstanding and martyrdom.