ARE BLOGGERS JOURNALISTS?

This debate as to wether bloggers can be classified as journalists makes an interesting reading.Reasons for this debate are not far fetched. In most countries, bloggers are harrassed,brutalised,and even killed just like journalists. Buj the question is are the two performing the same functions? The answer is a categorical No. A journalist is not the same as a blogger. A blogger put down his feelings in whatever form or manner. It is a hobby. As GOOGLE Puts it 'it is his memo to the world'. Unlike the blogger, a journalist is by law and ethics required to report events in a particular way and manner. Besides, a journalist is backed by law to practice. This is a case for regulatory authorities in journalism,the activities of most bloggers need to be checked.