I think I'm being somewhat misunderstood; I don't think the dissemination of art or writing should only be the province of those who get paid for it. I apologize if my writing wasn't clear enough :). If I felt that way, I wouldn't write my blog, or my LJ, or read the excellent writing from others in those mediums.

I seem to have stepped between two poles, starting with my misunderstanding of how the system works and mouthing off before being educated. But believe me when I say I wasn't exactly enamored of Dr. Hendrix's position.

My profession is a lot more cut-and-dried with regard to money (and I'm talking about video production in general, not just news gathering). I am guilty of projecting my experience and knowledge of that field onto the discussion here. The fact is they aren't comparable.

Ooh, red beans and rice. Comfort food for me, even if I am a Californian, born and bred :).