Walmart and freedom of the press

[Bill O'Neill]

Donna Halper wrote:

> Asked if journalists photographing unexpected news, such as a fire, 
> need the same permission, Gallagher said they do.
>
> After hours, a journalist should call the company's 24-hour corporate 
> hotline before taking pictures, she said.   

Plus, all would-be criminals need to register with Wal-Mart at least 72 
hours in advance of executing the malfeasance.  Who can blame them?  
We're all angry that we didn't come up with the handy hotline idea first.

Bill O'Neill