ATDM wrote:People, who believe that this title is over the top, are both the reason and the effect of the political apathy in this country.
They say: "We are not reporters, so this law is not about us. This title is the work of the alarmists."
Yet, 20 years ago this amendment to the law was inconceivable, because these fascists were allowed to gain ground inch by inch.
The consequence? The most basic of rights — the right to speak freely, is being taken away... Yes, from journalists and the regular folk with blogs and alternative media... This time.
Do you think they will stop at that? There is an old adage: "If you seat a pig at the table, he will put his feet on the table."
What do you think is going to happen next to the 1st Amendment? Things don't get better without effort.
Americans (post revolution) have yet to live through this. My hope is that it doesn't get to that point. I was lambasted by one poster for calling Americans apathetic and not getting involved. Maybe we have a different vantage point and can see it a little more clearer. My former Government wasn't totally totalitarian but it is very socialist.
It always starts off with something that "doesn't apply to me" Maybe (for me) this isn't the forum to discuss it. It appears that most on this forum are like minded individuals and will stick together. We have to fight together for ALL our rights. We can't pick and choose.