Blogger's take on DC's brief

The District's Argument that the Bill of Rights doesn't apply to the District would make it possible for the Government to shut down the Washington Post and the Washington Times. I wonder if the Editors of the Washington Post agree with the Districts Premise?

Exactly so. It's very simple:

"1. We welcome the Free Press! In order to operate a newspaper, your newspaper must be registered with the District of Columbia. Thanks for complying!

"2. Newspaper registration is now closed. Thanks for applying!

"See? It's not a ban, it's just a regulation. We still allow the press, so the First Amendment doesn't apply. Er, even if it did apply, it only applies to Congress, not local jurisdictions. Er, what were we talking about again?

"I'm quite sure that the Washington Post agrees with us -- disparaging registration could endanger your registration status! They may be reduced to having only 3/5 of a paper, and only then if they can pass a literacy test."

Someone needs to notify the White House. I'd love to see the 101st Airborne (SCREAMING EAGLES) go in and take possession of the Washington Post and "detain" all the employees because they weren't "registered" with the bogus DC government.

101st Airborne wouldn't be needed, They could probably take down DC with a SEAL TEAM or 2