Press Shield Law = Bad Idea
In a self-serving editorial, "Keep the news flowing," the Memphis Commercial Appeal pleads for a federal reporter-source privilege almost as potent as attorney-client and priest-penitent.If you think this is a good idea, I have two words for you: Judith Miller.Gosh darn, how did the United States of America get along without such a shield law for the entire history of the Republic?What may be
