freedom of press
2007-11-17 23:49:33 · 4 answers · asked by fatimapkk 1 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
That's close to what we now have on the Internet... and I'm all for it. It's up to the reader to discern the truth.
The libel laws are important, but that generally does not protect major media figures. "Swift boating" uses stories about stories to get out negative impressions without lying. The neocons have funded this strategy repeatedly. The media just keeps reporting it.
Unfortunately, the major media does not tred on very important and sensitive areas. RIght now the US does not have anything close to a free press because they are interested in high ratings and not offending the sponsors. This is nothing new.
Unfortunately, money speaks louder than truth. The media has been used as a propaganda machine since its inception.
2007-11-18 02:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, the press (and anyone else) is constrained by libel laws that prohibit printing false information that causes material damage to someone with malicious disregard for the truth.
That is a reasonable restriction that helps support the trust that needs to exist between the media and the audience.
2007-11-18 00:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Carl L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How?
When the press is always under the press being roll out and flatten too.
How can it be free?
When we have to empty our pockets for it too.
What do you think?
2007-11-18 02:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fully agree with carl^s answer
2007-11-18 01:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by khayum p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋