The former. In a liberal democracy, there is no meaningful distinction between “journalism” and “government propaganda”, so if we’re going to have it, it should at least look like what it is.
Frank_in_Spokane
7 years ago
“Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.” ~ A. J. Libeling, “Do you belong in journalism?”, The New Yorker (14 May 1960)
“You can’t stop the Signal, Mal.” ~ Mr. Universe, “Serenity” (2005 film)
And thus I am grateful to God for both Johannes Gutenberg and for Al Gore.
I hope that is where Trump keeps our “free” press.
Looking forward to a time when unlicensed journalism is a crime.
You want the federal government to have the power to issue licenses to people so that they may do journalism?
Or is that something that the state governments would do?
I want both responsible government and responsible government propagandists. Right now we have neither.
The confederate flag is back! Identifying as southern these days?
I’m touched that you care.
I am just trying to making sure I don’t offend you. Don’t forget that you are a beautiful snowflake.
So’s your mom.
“Looking forward to a time when unlicensed journalism is a crime.”
As in “eagerly looking forward to,” or as in “sadly anticipating”?
The former. In a liberal democracy, there is no meaningful distinction between “journalism” and “government propaganda”, so if we’re going to have it, it should at least look like what it is.
“Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.” ~ A. J. Libeling, “Do you belong in journalism?”, The New Yorker (14 May 1960)
“You can’t stop the Signal, Mal.” ~ Mr. Universe, “Serenity” (2005 film)
And thus I am grateful to God for both Johannes Gutenberg and for Al Gore.