Monday, September 19, 2005
CNN Strikes a Blow for 1st Amendment
Source: TV Week Anger and frustration over the handling of the Katrina relief effort have been so overwhelming in the weeks since the hurricane struck the Gulf Coast that one of the government's many blunders almost slipped under the radar. But when officials tried to restrict journalists' coverage of recovery efforts, a single news organization, CNN, stood up to the bullies and reminded them that the First Amendment still guarantees the public has a right to know what's going on.......
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It is alarming that CNN had to fight this battle alone. Other news organizations appeared to take a more forgiving posture when the government began clamping down on access. We hope they're not getting soft in their vigilance, and hope they will re-examine their roles and be prepared to make a vigorous defense of press freedom next time.MORE
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It is alarming that CNN had to fight this battle alone. Other news organizations appeared to take a more forgiving posture when the government began clamping down on access. We hope they're not getting soft in their vigilance, and hope they will re-examine their roles and be prepared to make a vigorous defense of press freedom next time.MORE
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