Tuesday, June 1, 2010

And So It Begins: Michigan Considering Law To 'License' Journalists

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A Michigan lawmaker wants journalists to be licensed.

"Senator Bruce Patterson is introducing legislation that will regulate reporters" reported FoxNews.com Friday.

"Patterson says that the general public is being overwhelmed by an increasing number of media outlets--traditional, online and citizen generated--and an even greater amount misinformation."

[I.e., controlling the spread of information by eventually setting restrictions in connection with being 'licensed'.]

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