Contributions of free press
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In the 21st century society, the human race has become its own greatest enemy. Progressing at an incalculably rapid speed, technology, social and humanitarian issues are threatening the very existence of human beings as individuals. A century ago, individuals faced a change in societal values, technology, and an outbreak of rebellions and wars. A century ago, there was a lack of awareness of the outside world, and constant conflict between change and lack thereof. A century ago, social, technological and humanitarian issues were swept under the carpet because individuals were not aware of their problems, did not know how to...
of truth in the 21st century should be the contribution of free press. As Thomas Jefferson once said, The foundation of democracy lies in the belief that common men and women can exercise their critical intelligence and make decisions about their own governance. In the 21st century, free press is the structure built on this foundation. No longer will atrocities be swept under the carpet, because free press is the vacuum cleaner that will reveal the filth of our society. No longer will atrocities be swept under the carpet because the truth can be, and will be told.
of truth in the 21st century should be the contribution of free press. As Thomas Jefferson once said, The foundation of democracy lies in the belief that common men and women can exercise their critical intelligence and make decisions about their own governance. In the 21st century, free press is the structure built on this foundation. No longer will atrocities be swept under the carpet, because free press is the vacuum cleaner that will reveal the filth of our society. No longer will atrocities be swept under the carpet because the truth can be, and will be told.
In Roe et al. v. Wade District Attorney of Dallas County 1973, one of the most controversial cases in recent history, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down all state laws that limit a woman"s right to an abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. Justices Rehnquist and White dissented....
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Ignorance, pride, hatred and a disregard for the wellbeing of others in society. These are the seeds allowing the roots of activities promoting racial discrimination to sprout. Out of that, comes the growth of a fearful social epidemic, in which uneducated persons put their destructive thoughts and viewpoints into action....
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Mead Shumway of Nebraska, was convicted of the first degree murder of his employer's wife on circumstantial evidence and sentenced to death by jury. His last words before his execution were: "I am an innocent man. May God forgive everyone who said anything against me." The next year, the victim's...
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"Misuse or theft prohibited by law". This was the warning printed on a milk-carrying container at the local grocery store where I work. The use of the word "prohibited" intrigued me, so when I got home I looked it up in Reader's Digest's Great Encyclopedic Dictionary. I found two definitions:...
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