On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 14:39:06 -0800 (PST), Jim Wilkins
wrote:

On Dec 8, 10:24*pm, " wrote:
On Dec 8, 6:12*pm, "PrecisionmachinisT"
wrote:

Just because one does not need any journalistic qualifications to call
himself a "journalist" does not provide immunity to libel suits.

I do not think that being affiliated with one of the media, being paid
for articles written , and calling himself a journalist, provides any
immunity from libel suits. Don't *newpapers get sued for libel?


In the more general case does one need to be recognized as a
"journalist" to exercise the Freedom of the Press?

Excellent question!! Bravo!!

Gunner

One could not be a successful Leftwinger without realizing that,
in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers
and mothers of Leftwingers, a goodly number of Leftwingers are
not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid.
Gunner Asch