15.07.2013 - 15:17 [ Global Research ]

Spying on Journalists: Department of Justice (DOJ) Sets ‚Guidelines‘ Concerning Government Surveillance of Members of the Press

Contrary to the presentation of the memorandum in the corporate media, the memorandum does not even include any actual “guidelines.” The memorandum merely proposes that, at some point in the future, new guidelines and policies will be drafted and implemented (e.g., the “Department’s policies will be revised …;” “the Department would revise current policy …;” “the Department will require ;” etc.).