What I say in the wake of Eason Jordan's firing:

You professional journalists out there are so fond of saying “But the people have a right to know!” whenever you run into an obstacle. You’re right: we do have the right to know. And you know what else?

We have the right to talk back.

Update, via Vodkapundit:

Vodkapundit – Pay No Attention To The Arrogance Behind The Curtain
We’re not going away. Deal with it.