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There's a difference between presenting an argument and agreeing with that argument.

In this case, it is actually an interesting discussion because you can use the same arguments in a discussion about whether we should have a direct or representative democracy.

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Of course, I know that.

I still don't understand why you're suggesting journalists have a status different to that of Tom from down the street.

From whence doth their rights come forth?

I think most of the population puts journalists somewhere between rat catchers and dog walkers. Somebody has to do it I suppose but I don't like them putting on great airs.

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