In the most undemocratic rant, Samuel Wurzelbacher, aka "Joe the Plumber," who is currently working as a war correspondent in Israel (yes, that's right...a WAR CORRESPONDENT), had this to say about freedom of the press:
First of all, he says that journalists shouldn't be allowed near war, yet takes a position as a war correspondent. I'm confused. Second, how did this man become a correspondent? He cannot even string together a proper sentence in English. Third, what are his qualifications to hold such an important position? I think he first needs to re-visit a remedial U.S. History class to brush up on the Constitution -- particularly the First Amendment. Then he needs to re-visit a remedial English class. I have a seven-year old nephew who can tutor him. After that, he needs to brush up on his world history and current affairs. He has no right with such an important responsibility.
CNN's Rick Sanchez puts it all in perspective:
Joe is right - how is it fair that some people don’t pay any income taxes?
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Is it too much to hope that "Joe" gets added to that statistic?
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