New York Times Contempt for Law-Abiding Citizens

Raleigh, NC (TLS). The New York Times has shown itself once again to be nothing more than a Left-wing political rag posing as a newspaper. What was once the most respected news organization in America continues with its descent into political propaganda, which it attempts to pass off as 'news.'

In their latest debacle, the Times shows its utter contempt and distrust for law-abiding citizens. As a rabid anti-gun publication, the Times expresses sheer disdain for states such as Florida that allow citizens to carry concealed weapons.

The irony is that the Times is always front and center in mounting a vigorous defense of the unconditional right of freedom of the press, as outlined in the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Yet they would deny to citizens the same unconditional right to arms that is outlined in the 2nd Amendment.

I would postulate a possible line of defense. We should begin to hold the press to the very same standard by which they hold gun owners and 2nd Amendment rights groups. Perhaps freedom of the press should NOT be unconditional. Perhaps there should be severe government-imposed limitations. Perhaps we should demand accountability, fairness, balance, and the absence of any vestige of bias. In order for a reporter to keep his or her license, which should be entered into a national database and issued by the federal government, they must demonstrate the responsible use of the freedom of the press. They must undergo a rigorous background check. If there is the slightest hint of emotional instability or a history of psychiatric care, or the use of a psychiatric drug, then their license should be denied or revoked.

In short, you don't have freedom of the press unless you pass a very stringent test of your worthiness for such a freedom. In addition, we want to know exactly WHY you wish to exercise freedom of the press. For what purpose? Is your purpose a worthy one? If it is to inform the public, fine. But if it is to 'contribute to change in society,' as most reporters say is their main objective for entering the field of journalism, sorry, but you don't qualify for a license. That is not what the job of a reporter entails.

In short, we will watch your every move. We will keep complete records on you in our national database. And if you show the least bit of resistance to the requirements for licensure, then we can only assume that you are engaging in ill intent and are quite likely to use your freedom of the press for a subversive and dangerous purpose.

Hey, we may even roll out our own version of Rosie O'Donnell. 'ALL JOURNALISTS SHOULD BE IN JAIL PERIOD!!'

Of course, I am doing all of this to make a point. If the New York Times and other rags like it would apply the same standard to their 1st Amendment right as they do to our 2nd Amendment right, I am quite certain there would be a chilling muzzle placed on news organizations in America. Reporters would be afraid to speak lest they run afoul of some stupid regulation concerning their right to freedom of the press. Publishers would be afraid to print certain stories for fear of government reprisal. And local District Attorneys would be just sitting there perched, poised, and ready to bring criminal charges for those wayward souls in the news business who get out of line. You know, like they do to gun owners.

Do I expect what I have just written to make one bit of difference to the New York Times? Not one bit. They are too busy congratulating themselves in their ivory tower of snobbish intellectual elites to see their own hypocrisy.

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