Civility in the Media

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This paper examines how the media world is well-supplied with instances of uncivilized behavior and general indecency and how name-calling, foul language, and character assassination have become regular things that are justified in the name of truth and freedom of speech. It discusses how media needs to understand its role in promoting healthy social and moral values and how it is our responsibility to make sure that rudeness and incivility are not justified on the grounds of freedom of speech.

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"Civility is so important that it should be protected by law. However so far we do not have any laws to ensure civility in the media and any attempt to enforce one is met with stiff opposition on grounds of freedom of speech and Fourth Amendment rights. It is believed here in the United States that people should be allowed to say anything in any manner they like, without much regard for other people's sentiments. For some people, this is actually considered "cool". However now it appears that our coolness has gone a little too far and we do actually needs laws to protect us from a truly uncivil media."

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