"It is crucial that both national and foreign press be allowed to perform their duty of informing the public from an objective perspective, " stressed the Director-General.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

This legislation is the so-called "King amendment, " which is designed to ensure that public-spirited citizens are not discouraged, let alone penalized, for doing their civic duty by informing the authorities of activities that could be associated with terrorism.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: To Arms! Keep the King Amendment