THAT wasn't clear. Both of your examples, law and medical licenses are legally required.
Journalism schools already teach ethics and offer certificates. Reporters already are members of organizations with ethics statements:
http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
All I'm saying is legally requiring some sort of enforceable code of conduct for journalists before they can work is a violation of free speech.
Journalism schools already teach ethics and offer certificates. Reporters already are members of organizations with ethics statements: http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
All I'm saying is legally requiring some sort of enforceable code of conduct for journalists before they can work is a violation of free speech.