Re: [privacy] U.S. DoJ: Reporters May be Prosecuted for Leaks

["Brian Loe" <knobdy () gmail com>]

On 6/7/06, Thomas C. Greene <thomas.greene () theregister co uk> wrote:
> It's a little different in the USA.  The Constitution specifically guarantees
> freedom of the press.  This doesn't merely mean the freedom to publish;
> that's already covered under the right of free speech.

Really? What two amendments would that be?

>  It means the right to
> gather news without government interference.

No one has the right to gather news any way they see fit - like
picking through your dresser drawers.

> The attorney general's job is not Constitutionally mandated. Mine is. So nuts
> to him.

A "Constitutionally mandated" job? This I've got to hear about.
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