Wow...Now this is interesting. Panel Explores giving Reporters' Shield to Bloggers. Think of the implications....Obviously this is a big deal for bloggers, but I wonder what kind of gray area will develop as a result? What happens if someone publishes complete hearsay or some ruinous libel--what kind of protections are there? On the other hand, this does encourage whistle blowers and other folks to step forward that might not have previously thought to contact a member of the mainstream press.
Should be a great debate.
-- JR