Shield laws-plank

== Pittsburgh needs its watchdogs to stay alert. ==
We need our media to work overtime in the delivery of truthful news. The governmental officials need to cooperate. 
Reporters and citizens have First Amendment rights. They should not be discounted.
== Hands off the reporters. ==
* No reporter would ever face any headaches from me in terms of pressure to name a source. 
* I'll rush to defend the 4th estate in matters of reporting news of city hall. 
* Internet bloggers are sure to be protected and give their due as journalists. 
* Would-a plank: I'd rush to defend the journalist and issue a pardon if I could.
==Links==
* Shield laws
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