Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2024/01/19/oklahoma-bill-seeks-to-indoctrinate-and-permit-journalists.html
…
2 Likes
You would think as much as these folks talk about the 2nd Amendment they would have some understanding of the 1st
18 Likes
Take drug tests or be free from drugs? Because those aren’t the same.
This would have zero chance of surviving a 1st amendment challenge with an honest SCOTUS.
7 Likes
What is the $1,000,000 insurance for (seriously!)?
1 Like
Sounds like the equivalent of malpractice insurance maybe?
7 Likes
Having to take a course in being “propaganda free” from an organization whose whole purpose is to produce propaganda is a hell of a giveaway here.
15 Likes
Just the name-the freedom of the press control act-tells us everything we need to know about it.
10 Likes
The Project 2025 crowd is paying close attention to attempts to muzzle the press. This one won’t fly, but they’re gauging the reactions.
8 Likes
They understand that the 1nd Amendment is there to protect the 2nd, and… well, that’s it, really.
5 Likes
Double whammy. Oppressing people you don’t like is fun, but getting extra money out of it makes it thoroughly satisfying.
8 Likes
Maybe this guy should be required to take a drug test and an 8 hour course on the constitution before being allowed to propose laws.
14 Likes
No doubt here. The bill is specifically fashioned to attract a certain type of journalist.
2 Likes
The second amendment is there for the people who lack the rhetorical skills to effectively use the 1st amendment. The first amendment is for people like me, who lack the hand eye coordination necessary to effectively use a gun. The founders thought of everything.
3 Likes
Hey, nate!
3 Likes
SECTION 3. This act shall become effective November 1, 2024.
Of all the times he could have picked, he chose the most inconvenient,
1 Like
To price out most journalists. It has no other true purpose.
5 Likes
I bet they’re not that scrupulous when it comes to purchasing assault rifles.
5 Likes
2 Likes
right?!
where’s the $1,000,000 liability insurance to buy assualt-style weapons? drug testing? …oh, that only applies to hunter biden. 
2 Likes
This topic was automatically closed after 5 days. New replies are no longer allowed.
