It is very clear that American journalism has come a long way from its start in 1690. In the beginning, finding a way to get media out to the public was more like putting a puzzle together than spreading the news. Reporter's would spend hours placing letters, one by one, on the sheet of paper to get the first publications out. Now a days, getting the word out there is simpler than ever. We can use new, improved technology, like computers and television, to move news from place to place quickly.But even from an early start, Journalism has had the same purpose throughout its history which is to get the news out to the public.
The First Amendment gives all who choose to share the media a free right to do so. Our Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." This amendment give the right for anyone to say whatever they would like to on any topic, including our Government. If we did not have this right, the other civilians within the country or town would not have the ability to know what was going on in the political offices. And because we live in a democracy, our decision on who runs our country is based on the opinion of the American people.
If the First Amendment was taken away, it would most likely end any one's ability to report anything. Journalism is opinions. It's someone's personal view on a topic or situation. By taking away that right, we wouldn't have a daily newspaper or TV shows like The View. Hearing others thoughts on a topic is what American Journalism is about. Yes, we publish news that is solely factual, but the news people truly want to hear is the news based on opinion. That is what makes Journalism a business.
Unknown. The Evolution of Journalism. June 8, 2012, from http://learn.flvs.net/educator/student/frame.cgi?mmaguire5*taylorgeraghty*mpos=1&spos=0&option=hidemenu&slt=W0ST6v/S2lNeU*3493*http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/educator_journalism1_v11/index.htm
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