[threeseed]

We regulate most professions e.g. builders, doctors, lawyers, pharmacists etc. Why can't we regulate journalists ?

If you did a college/university degree, if you are a member of some association, if you follow some code of practice and abide by some definition of ethics and values then you are a journalist and a protected entity.

[Nasrudith]

Because they are a check on the powers of the state is an obvious reason why not. It would be like saying wolves should have the power to regulate sheepdog usage and pasture fencing.