People base their opinions and make descisions off of the information they receive in the news assuming that only the truth is reported. This misinformation can cause people’s opinions to be based off of lies. Also, freedom of the press allows citizens to stay informed and up to date. Staying informed is extremely important, especially during tragic or heroic events like the Boston Marathon, Sandy Hook, and speeches and debates by government officials. If citizens are not informed then they will be unaware of their surroundings and what their government is doing. The civil liberty needs to stay informed, form opinions, make educated decisions, and have a voice to address the wrongs and they can only do this because of the freedom of the press protected in the first
People base their opinions and make descisions off of the information they receive in the news assuming that only the truth is reported. This misinformation can cause people’s opinions to be based off of lies. Also, freedom of the press allows citizens to stay informed and up to date. Staying informed is extremely important, especially during tragic or heroic events like the Boston Marathon, Sandy Hook, and speeches and debates by government officials. If citizens are not informed then they will be unaware of their surroundings and what their government is doing. The civil liberty needs to stay informed, form opinions, make educated decisions, and have a voice to address the wrongs and they can only do this because of the freedom of the press protected in the first