I've always known how lucky we are in the West to be able to read uncensored writings, but I'd never thought about the licensing of journalists - I suppose I thought that anyone was allowed to publish, just not necessarily to publish what they wanted.
Thank you for pointing out the great freedoms we take for granted.
Posted by Neil, Manchester, UK on June 9, 2007:
I've always known how lucky we are in the West to be able to read uncensored writings, but I'd never thought about the licensing of journalists - I suppose I thought that anyone was allowed to publish, just not necessarily to publish what they wanted.
Thank you for pointing out the great freedoms we take for granted.
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