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On Friday, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer predicted the passage of his journalist protection bill, with 60 votes already lined up behind it.
“It’s very, very likely the Senate will pass a bill this year,” Schumer said. “Just about every Democrat is for the bill. … We have five Republicans on record being for it, three of them are co-sponsors.”
in the case of national security disclosures, requests to quash demands for sources can not be considered if it can be shown that the requested information could prevent an act likely to harm national security interests. The bill permits exceptions in regards to the advance notice news organizations would get if their records are being subpoenaed and to where journalists can be subpoenaed in times of a national security risk.
Essentially, if you don’t work for the likes of the dying mainstream media, the government can (and will) subpoena any journalist to force them to reveal their sources or face prosecution. Apparently, as described by one of the nation’s biggest hypocrites, the First Amendment only applies to some people and the government should get to decide who those people are. According to the bill, any information that “in purpose, subject matter and period of time covered so as to avoid compelling disclosure of peripheral, nonessential or speculative information.” could potentially be subject to Big Brother’s sticky fingers. You can see the two different versions of the bill here and here and Feinstein’s journalism crushing amendment here.
boncho
Amazing how it all just looks like a epic story in the end. Better than anything fiction...
xuenchen
It seems *after* they arrest and ridicule and criticize "journalists", they all-of-a-sudden cast the grand illusion that they appear to be all in favor of an "un-censored" 1st Amendment.
Schumer, Feinstein and Reid are NOT up for election this year.
They can afford to play scapegoat.
This is just one more trick to make people *think* they are Holy and wholesome.
benrl
And of course Senator Feinstein is a major force behind this bill, and it looks like it will pass...
benrl
xuenchen
It seems *after* they arrest and ridicule and criticize "journalists", they all-of-a-sudden cast the grand illusion that they appear to be all in favor of an "un-censored" 1st Amendment.
Schumer, Feinstein and Reid are NOT up for election this year.
They can afford to play scapegoat.
This is just one more trick to make people *think* they are Holy and wholesome.
More so after Feinstein comes out against spying, since it happened to her...
I can't even understand how she has been doing this crap for SOOOOO long.
xuenchen
Typical tactic. Blame somebody for your own guilt and offer-up a sensationalized solution.
benrl
I don't think people understand what this bill means.
IT MEANS, that if say an ATS member gets an "exclusive" as has happened here before.
IF the government deems it a "security" issue, they can Censor, arrest and detain the member.
Why, because hes not a REGISTERED JOURNALIST and a threat.
This is state sanctioned NEWS.edit on 25-3-2014 by benrl because: (no reason given)
benrl
On Friday, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer predicted the passage of his journalist protection bill, with 60 votes already lined up behind it.
“It’s very, very likely the Senate will pass a bill this year,” Schumer said. “Just about every Democrat is for the bill. … We have five Republicans on record being for it, three of them are co-sponsors.”
Senate Inches Closer To Journalist Protection Law
Dont let the name fool you, Just like the Patriot act, it does just about the opposite of its name.
It contains things like a "journalist" Needs to be a registered with a RECOGNIZED news organization to have Protections granted by freedom of the press.
and also, this little gem.
in the case of national security disclosures, requests to quash demands for sources can not be considered if it can be shown that the requested information could prevent an act likely to harm national security interests. The bill permits exceptions in regards to the advance notice news organizations would get if their records are being subpoenaed and to where journalists can be subpoenaed in times of a national security risk.
And of course Senator Feinstein is a major force behind this bill, and it looks like it will pass...
Riffrafter
benrl
On Friday, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer predicted the passage of his journalist protection bill, with 60 votes already lined up behind it.
“It’s very, very likely the Senate will pass a bill this year,” Schumer said. “Just about every Democrat is for the bill. … We have five Republicans on record being for it, three of them are co-sponsors.”
Senate Inches Closer To Journalist Protection Law
Dont let the name fool you, Just like the Patriot act, it does just about the opposite of its name.
It contains things like a "journalist" Needs to be a registered with a RECOGNIZED news organization to have Protections granted by freedom of the press.
and also, this little gem.
in the case of national security disclosures, requests to quash demands for sources can not be considered if it can be shown that the requested information could prevent an act likely to harm national security interests. The bill permits exceptions in regards to the advance notice news organizations would get if their records are being subpoenaed and to where journalists can be subpoenaed in times of a national security risk.
And of course Senator Feinstein is a major force behind this bill, and it looks like it will pass...
Hopefully the ATS ownership will petition to be a RECOGNIZED news organization forthwith. Once completed - all members should be automatically registered as journalists and our posts will be protected.
What a flockin' joke....
“The bill’s protections would apply to a “covered journalist,” defined as an employee, independent contractor or agent of an entity that disseminates news or information. The individual would have to have been employed for one year within the last 20 or three months within the last five years.
benrl
reply to post by ketsuko
absolutely, it is disturbing how far we have come, and how little outrage it causes, as we fall further down the path of tyranny.
Dont let the name fool you, Just like the Patriot act, it does just about the opposite of its name. - See more at: www.abovetopsecret.com...