Thursday, April 29, 2010

The First Amendment

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution is very relevant to journalism.


The first amendment gives all Americans freedom of speech and freedom of the press.


This means that writers are free to write and publish what they wish, so long as they do not offend anyone in the process.


Journalism is one of the only professions in the United States that is protected by the Constitution.


Many countries around the world do not have as much freedom as the First Amendment gives to Americans.


The freedoms of the first amendment give American the chance to speak their minds, and the country a chance to develop.


If people were not able to say what they want, and stand up for what they believe in, there may still be inequality for women, slaves, and even child labor.


Clearly, the first amendment is closely related to journalism. It allows journalists to write whatever they want, and what they truly believe. Without this amendment, America would not be the country it is today.

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