Mass Media

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This paper examines the role of the media in both private and public institutions. According to this author, the press' role and influence in public policy has grown over the years. Now, in addition to reporting the news, the media has now gained access to the court system, which until recently, was not broadcast live for the public's scrutiny. The advent of Court TV, according to this paper, has irrevocably altered the conduct and in some cases, the outcome of some decisions. The cameras will remain in the courts but now there are strict guidelines, that will hopefully prevent any future abuse of the freedoms now granted the press.

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"People " because they are busy, or do not understand that they can in fact attend meetings and trials or because they are insufficiently interested " do not participate directly in democratic institutions. However, while this is certainly unfortunate, it is also true that they do not need to participate directly because reporters will provide them with the information that they need to stay sufficiently informed about our society so that they can make appropriate choices about how to act and how to vote."

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