2006-09-15 09:20:52 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
is that you ,Mr. Cheney?
2006-09-15 09:27:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is an extension of the freedom of speech. A newspaper cannot be punished for publishing information that is true. Of course, this is not a license for the press to say whatever they want, they can still be sued for publishing false information, especifically if it impacts an individual or an organization in a negative way.
Without a free press you would have probably never heard of Watergate, or Iran Contra, or the secret CIA prisons, etc.
This is all of course theory. The people that control these newspapers and news channels can influence the information released by these organizations.
2006-09-15 16:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A free press is guaranteed by the constitution and is the backbone of a free society. In the United States, our press enjoys the freedom to hide the identity of individuals to the point of affecting our national security. They enjoy the freedom to suppress stories that don't meet their agenda. They have the freedom to expose the most trivial individual mistakes of our President to make our whole country look like idiots to the rest of the world.
ISN'T FREEDOM GRAND?
2006-09-15 16:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by BobbyD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is merely so to keep the public threatened at all times. Remember when we're talking about 'free' press, it means the reporters are at complete 'free' will to publish whatever suits their taste, in whatever manner they decide.
Ofcourse there is another side to it as well. If you have a bureaucratic and people-intolerant government or authoritative ruling body, there are a number of needs that can be met.
2006-09-15 16:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by df 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to protect free speech, the basis for the people to speak out for or against those in power. The press is the way by which one voice can be heard by many.
2006-09-15 16:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by bigredtree 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Democracy works on the principles of transparency, accountability and checks and balances. A free press helps ensure these norms.
2006-09-15 16:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Rustic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Free press is great. Theatres get free publicity!
2006-09-15 16:22:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Freedom from persecution when we say what we want. There are some moral limitations ti this. If you threaten the prez on the Net, you will get a visitor...
2006-09-15 16:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by macosby2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BrandX and Nicotine are both correct.
2006-09-15 16:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to allow for an informed electorate
2006-09-15 16:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by Brand X 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Brandx is right
2006-09-18 19:52:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋