The First Amendment V Blogging.

Richard Weisser Yes, the courts have ruled, but that doesn't stop the MSM from poo poo-ing the blog-o-sphere. The MSM doesn't have the control of blogging like they would like. That is why they are pressing for 'journalists' to be licensed.

I wonder if that would mean when they publish a fraudulent story they could lose their license to write. Wouldn't that be great!

Hmmmm, if we're now considered journalists, maybe I can get a free press pass admission to the local amusement park :) 

Richard,

Excellent post.  As journalist one has to research and make sure that what one is writing is true.  I like Myrl's comment.  A

Richard, Very good post. Like anything just be cause you have a right to do something does not mean it will not come with consequences.

You know Richard that "threat" of a law suit is why sometimes I change things up a bit to make my point, but so that the guilty may not be indentified from my words.  Last post I wrote was such a post.  You do have to be super careful.

Very good post. Your freedom ends when the rights of others are violated. Free speech does not justify or permit yelling fire in a crowed theater. Excellent post.

The First Amendment prohibits Congress from abridging freedom of speech. 

A website can still choose to prohibit or remove a blog post it finds offensive or that violates its terms and rules.

Thank you for the great post. I hope everyonewill read it and learn from it.

Obviously, we're not journalists. I'm just a person communicating my thoughts and opinions in written form. Hopefully, I'll never cross the line that would result in a lawsuit.

I think blogging should be protected by the first amendment.

Richard, you are right on, just because we have the right to free speech doesn't give us the right to break the law in our blogs, or slander people, just saying.

So many rules.  I just want to have fun!  

These are good guidelines for those who want to speak or public material.  One must be mindful of what they say.

Richard Weisser we live in the litigation world - so yes, we may not go to jail but can be sued!

Hi Richard - these are great points that you made.  While writing these things may not land us in jail, we can still end up on the bad side of a legal battle.

Rights and rules are many times either mis-undestood or just plain ignored.

Some things cannot be regulated but instead give way to common sense. In the absence of common sense, rules take precedence are my thoughts. I bet there are rules in place right now that can convict anyone. The IRS knows them well

Hello Richard, You have some great information here for us in the Rain,  Thanks for you input.

In the liticious society that we live in I think you can be sued for walking across the street incorrectly. Just can't worry about stuff like that.