The Press in Times of Crisis for 4/24

Assume that our next debate will have the resolution, "The press should be censored in times of crisis."

1) Indicate wheter your reading selection is pro or con for the above resolution and write three things that support the pro or con position on this issue.

My reading selection is pro to the above resolution and I fully support the things that support the pro position on this issue. Just a couple facts to support my thinking is one, the press should be censored because they are one of the main spreaders of rumors. Two, because they can manipulize the actual story into something totally different by releasing only certain video clips, audio clips, or stories/facts out of the many they obtain. And lastly, three, because anything they show may be false, e.g., the documentary we watched in Humanities today.

2) Write a paragraph where you state your opinion on the issue. It should include some evidence from the reading, but it does not have to follow each viewpoint to the letter. You can also include ideas and evidence from other sources or individuals.

My opinion on this issue is that the media should be censored in times of crisis because they influence the people, and the people influence the government. The people can revolt, protest, and make motions to change the ways of our government. So if the media shows you something false or an opinionated story, and you decide to stand up for what you believe in, you could end up changing the government in a bad or useless way. You want to get your facts straight and make sure of it because if you are reading, hearing, or seeing is false, and you start a protest/motion about it- the matter will only end up staying the same or getting worse.