Capital Gazette columnist: Journalists aren't enemy of the people, they are the people

Contributing columnist to the Capital Gazette Terry Smith remembers his five colleagues who were killed during a shooting at the newspaper.

[fineartbytuckerdempstucker]

My condolences to families of the victims. #RIP ETERNALLY

[Alie]

Nope, they're not the enemy of the people, just the President.

[concretelightbulb]

trump and Fox News should be held liable.

[mao]

Nice to see former PBS News Hour and CBS correspondent Terence Smith again. As usual, Mr. Smith, you are cogent, thoughtful and articulate. Thank you for showing us your wisdom again. You have been missed. Your opinion is important. Thank you for sharing with us.

[jrbland]

Sending prayers to all families. I Love how they put this in the paper. Such Great Writers. Such a tragic loss. This is So awful when journalists inform the people of what's going on in the World. Writing is a special Gift.
This Should Not have Happened.
We Need More Mental Hospitals for People that can do such harm to others.

[mudchair]

_"... on one side of an otherwise open newsroom that was totally vulnerable to a shooter. There was no security whatsoever."_

If only there was some sort of tool people could use to defend themselves in such a situation.

[phenixwryter]

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. ---The First Amendment of our Constitution.
My condolences to family, friends, and co-workers at the Capital Gazette. Yes, you are part of the people, and we are part of you. Thank you for standing strong in this dark time. Y'all are an inspiration for us all to continue to stand strong.

[genevievemarie]

I don't know these 5 victims but I am crying because I mourn the loss of human life due to a senseless act of violence!

[JoeRyMi]

Great to see them put the paper out today.

[mtsmuz]

Just to know that these are some1s dad & mom makes it even more painful..

[cierrasagacious]

The attack wasn't political. It was personal. Apparently this crazy bastard had great animosity towards the company. He reportedly wanted to kill as many as he could.

[samialkhuwaiter]

My condolences to the families and friends of those who got shot and killed .
I advice CNN not to use this tragic incident for political purposes, shame on, that is not fake news only, its fake personality also .

[janet]

another heartbreaking senseless shooting.

[neoc]

I'm sure Sean Hannity finds a car crash he can use to deflect

[luciensteinberg]

incredibly tragic. journalists are the core of any democracy

[chadclemen]

Sounds like that guy was pissed off about fake news? If I worked at CNN I would definitely be concerned.

[radwulfeboraci]

The press is not only people, they are by virtue of the 1st Amendment 'necessary'people with a Constitutional duty. Trump has spent 2 years defaming the press and the Constitution. He will deny any responsibility despite telling everyone that the press is 'the enemy of the people.' This blood's on him.

[campfive]

Pretty sure Rump is sitting back laughing at his handy work

[rawfoodhd]

I wouldn't even go to my own backyard without my gun..you have no choice when everybody is packing heat.

[UncleSam_]

This is a horrible crime! The President of the United States and the Congress should change law on guns.