I popped into the Josh Wolf benefit and it was very poorly attended.

And it is because he doesn't have the same kind of backing that journalists-with-a-job have. Such as those at the San Francisco Chronicle facing similar US government assaults on the freedoms of expression, and journalism.

With that kind of poor support I think Josh should just give the grand jury the video tapes, there is no sense in resistance if it is not appreciated. Why spend all that time in jail if it isn't noticed? Let's choose these battles with less suffering for those involved.

All those that feel that Josh should stand up for Shield Laws and the rights of journalists were not there on Tuesday evening at the House of Shields.

Josh Wolf is a hardcore journalist and with bigger cojones than most of his peers. He should not be rotting in jail for a group of people that don't recognize his stand, or that of his stalwart family and friends, imho.

Free Josh Wolf.

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Jailed journalist's mom asks for support for son and Bill of Rights