Thursday, February 17, 2005
Shield me!
Chroners are mad that reporter dudes have to tell the police stuff.
Brushes between reporters and the law aren't new. Dating back to the 1800s, newspapers have refused to name confidential sources for news stories when pressed by law enforcement. To the media, the reasoning is straightforward and convincing: If the press is forced to squeal, newsworthy tips will dry up. The new media's watchdog role vanishes.
Hmm... So, I hate to break it to you guys, but it's not the gov'ment's job to keep your role in place. Sure, the gov'ment frequently does such things (*cough* airlines *cough*), but saying "Hey, if we have to give you tips, we won't be able to do our job" isn't all that meaningful. Quit, then. Besides, the new media is watchdogging your ass, now. Just ask Eason Jordon.
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