Some journalists get it right on guns and liberty

March 15, 10:14 AMGun Rights ExaminerDavid Codrea

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It was a little over a month ago that I linked readers at The War on Guns to a story about Brad Krause, a Wisconsin man arrested for openly carrying in his own yard. It was remarkable for two reasons:

He broke no law.

And his neighbor reporting him shows just how far into a snitch culture many of our countrymen will drag us down into--if we let them.

Reader Sean Y sent me an email update, and he includes some observations I think deserve a wider audience:

I know how you like to point out the lack of knowledge and bias of the typical “authorized journalist”. I am also aware that you occasionally promote articles that are fair and informed.

He's right. I have a growing category of stories on The War on Guns I call "Authorized Journalists." I use it to illustrate pervasive media bias and ignorance when it comes to reporting on guns and gun rights-related stories. I then use that to stick it to mainstream reporters and columnists attacking bloggers as unreliable and blaming us for dinosaur media failing to adapt to a changing environment.

My message is basically this: You guys blew the trust you were given. If we did not have alternative media, stories would go unreported, under-reported, misrepresented and outright fabricated. You were supposed to be government watchdogs, and too many of you turned into lapdogs and cheerleaders for the state. And you still don't get it.

Sean continues:

I would like to point out a few articles written by The Lakeland Times. Obviously this is not the largest publication in the US, but good press is good press. Maybe you can direct some readers their way to drum up the site numbers and positive comments. Who knows, maybe we can increase advertising revenue with a click here and there. I know that the big boys in the media are in dire straights and may see the site traffic little publications can generate with good reporting and opinion pieces.

From Richard Moore (Invetigative Reporter):

Judge finds Krause not guilty in open carry tangle

Gun rights controversies underscore fundamental issues of freedom

From Greg Walker (Publisher):

Memo to Sen. Holperin and AG Van Hollen: Thanks for nothing

Go and read these. And while I'm a little late in calling them to your attention, it would probably be a good idea to let the paper know you appreciate the coverage they're providing. The Lakeland Times sure looks like a site worth bookmarking. And it looks like the kind of hometown paper I wish I had the option of subscribing to where I live.