"Journalism on Trial"

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This paper examines and reviews Judith Miller's article, "Journalism on Trial." It presents and discusses her thesis and then discusses the problems with Miller's argument. The paper focuses on the logical fallacy that appears to exist within the article. The paper also discusses Miller's sources, her style and the methods that she uses within her article.

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"Finally, Martin's largest logical error is that she fails to consider the opposing point of view. The history of the freedom of the press clearly establishes that a free press is meant to ensure the freedom of the people. By using the concept of the free press without referring to the larger concept, Martin subverts the very ideals of freedom of the press. Furthermore, she appears to hope that her audience, a broad-spectrum group of Americans, does not understand that a free press is only important in that it has the power to keep the government in check, not as an independent ideal. In the Hatfill case, it appears that the press had a very real and negative impact on the actual personal liberties experienced by an American citizen. If this impact was the result of spurious reporting, then some may feel that providing Hatfill with some type of remedy against the reporters helps ensure the freedom of American citizens."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Miller, Judith. "Journalism on Trial." The Wall Street Journal 21 Feb. 2008: A16

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