(04-20-2022, 04:27 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

(04-20-2022, 04:20 PM)NewJagsCity Wrote: I'd require them to be licensed, just as other professions that can do considerable damage due to incompetency, deceit or fraud can.  Lawyers, medical providers, electricians, plumbers, teachers, mechanics, etc.  It makes no sense for someone to major in journalism cause they couldn't cut it in other programs (and I personally know 6 local journalists who fit this description) and then them having the ability to spread misinformation/lies without the possibility of any recourse against them.  Other professions have the ability to restrict/remove the ability of members to practice thier profession if done in an irresponsible manner.  It would weed out the outright liars, which would be most of the staff at CNN, NYT, WaPo and some at Fox.

So what you're saying it to abridge the Free Press. Sounds like a good idea to me.

Licensing doesnt necessarily impede freedom. It would help get rid of the disinformers and liars. I'm also for the freedom to choose my medical provider, lawyer, plumber, electrician, engineer, etc. Should we propose that they should also be unlicensed in the name of freedom? Licensure allows for recourse if needed. And there are plenty of 'journalists' who need that sort of restraint hanging over thier heads.

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