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In reply to the discussion: Dear DU progressives: journalist shield laws are a good, not unconstitutional fascism [View all]1000words
(7,051 posts)2. I'm a bit confused by the OP title
I thought DU was solely comprised of progressives. Why qualify the intended audience?
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Dear DU progressives: journalist shield laws are a good, not unconstitutional fascism [View all]
geek tragedy
Sep 2013
OP
Did you object to the thread where they called for banning anyone who favors
geek tragedy
Sep 2013
#4
No, why would I? That was the original thread on the topic, as far as I know.
enlightenment
Sep 2013
#9
There was another thread calling it Orwellian and a threat to freedom etc.
geek tragedy
Sep 2013
#10
Well, think of it like other laws designed to limit the scope of other amendments
The Straight Story
Sep 2013
#33
Silly me, I thought the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution WAS the "shield law".
scarletwoman
Sep 2013
#26
Twisted logic. If someone wants to talk to a journalist, the journalist has the right to print
scarletwoman
Sep 2013
#29