his means uninhibited inquiry.” Vs “Decency should trump news-gathering that invades privacy, interferes with criminal investigations, and nothing to do with serving a public good.”
How current popular entertainment trends do or do not reflect American cultural values and their influence on social behavior
July 19, 2019How have electronic media and their convergence transformed journalism and news consumption?
July 19, 2019his means uninhibited inquiry.” Vs “Decency should trump news-gathering that invades privacy, interferes with criminal investigations, and nothing to do with serving a public good.”
Question Description
Media of Mass Communication p. 71
Assignment: News-Gathering Gone Too Far (for more detail reference page 71 of textbook attached above).
In a few paragraphs in a short essay, discuss what you think about this Point/Counter-Point. You may use the example of the demise of News of the World or provide your own as an example:
“You can’t have a free press without the press being free. This means uninhibited inquiry.” Vs “Decency should trump news-gathering that invades privacy, interferes with criminal investigations, and nothing to do with serving a public good.”
In your answer, consider at least the following questions: Are there inherent problems with these statements? If so, what are they? What do you base your decision on? In your summary, explain the reasoning for your answer.
