Define “easier”? I see no opposition to this action that would punish or prevent future similar actions. Now you don’t have to play whack-a-mole with other ideological dissenters because they’ll fear for their safety.
Journalists have always shown great tenacity when it comes to reporting news even if it jeopardizes their employment, but if it jeopardizes their safety… that’s perhaps one level too far for many journalists.
Define “easier”? I see no opposition to this action that would punish or prevent future similar actions. Now you don’t have to play whack-a-mole with other ideological dissenters because they’ll fear for their safety.
Journalists have always shown great tenacity when it comes to reporting news even if it jeopardizes their employment, but if it jeopardizes their safety… that’s perhaps one level too far for many journalists.