Friday, April 25, 2008

The Woes of War

War is a part of our history. Much of what we know about that history is because of journalism. Newspapers were printed with updates informing readers cheering on both sides of the wars that helped build America. Today we take a much more critical look at journalism in war because of how controversial the battles we fight seem to be. (yes, supposedly more controversial than others in American history) 

I agree with war time journalism when reporters are able to bring back a front lines look at our battles, but I feel freedom of the press has been stolen because of the blockades produced by the government. Therefore, these stories our tainted... very tainted.

As discussed in class, we really can't point our fingers in anyone direction (as I just did)- if so, does that mean we  still have to find the real points of conflict effecting freedom of the press before being able to actually influence change. Who are the parties you think are to blame???

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