2008 House Bill 468 (Require editorial writers and cartoonists to register as lobbyists)

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Introduced by Rep. Jim Gooch, Jr. (D) on February 6, 2008, to include editorial statements in the definition of lobbying and include one who performs editorial writing and cartooning for a for-profit news organization in the definition of legislative agent.
- Referred to the House State Government Committee on February 7, 2008.

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1) You're kidding, right? [by Anonymous Citizen on February 12, 2008]
This is arrogant and outrageous. We do not need this kind of 'yap' in state government.
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2) unconstitutional [by newmark on February 9, 2008]
I'm fairly certain that this is Unconstitutional. You can't force journalists to register as lobbyists. What if I decide to publish something one time? Does that mean that I'm required to register? What if I refuse? If there's any punishment, you're violating the 1st Amendment.

Then again, BCRA does, so why not the states, too?

So sad.
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3) Freedom of the Press? [by David Dunn on February 7, 2008]
This bill is another attack on American values. Politicians don't want to be criticized for their failure to do their job--namely uphold and support the US Constitution.

Kill this bill. We're already glutted and sated with enough anti-American values legislation.
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