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An Assault from Obama's Escalating War on Journalism

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"Freedom of the press is already under siege because big business controls so much of the message. The Obama administration must respect James Risen's right to withhold his source." Patricia B., Marco Island, Florida

"Whistleblowers are vital to keeping our democracy from turning into a police state. And a free press is vital to keeping us informed. Drop this case, and uphold the principles of our Constitution." Cynthia D., E. Boston, MA

"The press should be free to do its job! How about some of that 'most transparent administration' stuff. If an administration has nothing to hide it has nothing to fear." Mike H., Terre Haute, Indiana

"James Risen is an investigative reporter of high repute who should not be subjected to state harassment and punishment for upholding his pledge of confidentiality to his sources. These encroachments on our Fourth Estate's watchdog function as a check on the abuse of power must not stand." Barbara K., Santa Fe, New Mexico

"You both have to stop talking out of both sides of your mouth, i.e. lying. We are fighting for freedom of the press. Stop being enemies to us people." Judith N., North Bonneville, Washington

"Please don't trash the Bill of Rights. Protect the freedom and independence of the press. Drop the case against James Risen." Andrew M., Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania

"Daniel Ellsberg was right. James Risen is right." Leonore J., Toledo, Ohio

"When the light of free press is no more, darkness prevails and evildoers flourish. I know this is what this corrupt government wants but over our dead bodies." Felix C., San Antonio, Texas

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