Michigan Considers Law to License Journalists
According to the bill, reporters must provide the licensing board proof of:
--"Good moral character” and demonstrate they have industry “ethics standards acceptable to the board.”
--Possession of a degree in journalism or other degree substantially equivalent.
--Not less than 3 years experience as a reporter or any other relevant background information.
--Awards or recognition related to being a reporter.
--Three or more writing samples.
Reporters will also have to pay an application and registration fee.
Reasonable laws to safe guard the public. What ever.
Actually, the likelihood of this being passed today is nil but it is testing the waters. This is how it starts. little by little, seems benign until it's amended and finally upgraded to the state not only vetting (approving) the journalist but approving the articles as well.
Orwell's 1984 exists today, just open your eyes and see what there is to see.
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