I am...for freedom of the press, and against all violations of the constitution to silence by force

I've been told that it's "too controversial" to give an opinion on the 'aggressive behavior' of the law enforcement during these protests, but consequences are only consequential if you give a damn or As Benjamin Franklin wrote: If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed. George Washington wrote: If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences that can invite the consideration of mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the slaughter. Is that the world we live in today?? Either way though, But, man. When you mess with the press, King George, you mess with the first and most important source of checks and balances in free speech. Just like not all protesters are rioters, not all cops are violent, however, you should all be outraged by the targeting of the press both foriegn and domestic. if these numbers are accurate, this is a real problem that needs to be addressed. As John Adams said: The liberty of the press is essential to the security of the state. But none of the means of information are more sacred, or have been cherished with more tenderness and care by the settlers of America, than the press Like Thomas Jefferson wrote: I am...for freedom of the press, and against all violations of the constitution to silence by force and not by reason the complaints or criticisms, just or unjust, of our citizens against the conduct of their agents. Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter What kills me the amount of people that think this is good. That that gassing reporters and photographers is just desserts. Being a member of the press for many years, I can tell you that your radicalized view of people in news is false. Just like "not all cops are killers" — Not all reporters are biased. They value being able to be an unbiased source of news. Or as Puck would say to be the light that the corrupt hate but can not escape. This is extremely dark and worrying that this behavior took place. Even once is too often. But what is more worrying are the people that rush to the defense of individuals that use a steel baton on the back of the head of a female reporter from Australia. If all you can see in this time of unrest is "we hate cops" then I challenge you to take off the blue colored glasses and take a look at what really happened and is happening and what it means for our people. The press is sacred. They make mistakes. There are news agencies that peddle false narrative to forward political agendas. Where are their checks and balances? It's you, friends. You have to use your brains to be able to find the truth instead of blindly following what makes you comfortable. You should never be so indoctirnated or fearful that you shoud think silencing the press is a good idea. William F. Buckley wrote: We are so concerned to flatter the majority that we lose sight of how very often it is necessary, in order to preserve freedom for the minority, let alone for the individual, to face that majority down - Motherfucking Dickie Dales x