Everyone has their own opinion of what is and is not acceptable in today's society. Is sex and violence appropriate in movies and on television? Should students be allowed to wear whatever pleases them to school? How far can political candidates take their campaigns? Not one of these has a correct answer. Many people have their opinion when it comes to topics such as these, but it is practically impossible to come to a conclusion. In journalism (just like movies, television, school, and politics) it is nearly impossible to please everyone. No matter what, there will always be the few, who are offended, or think something is just downright inappropriate.
             Each of us has those few things that really make us tick. Some individuals go as far as to file law suits against the press. To journalists some things may be appropriate, but to many it may be offensive. Some of the most common reasons for charges being filed against the press are caused by: journalists being biased, journalists invading the privacy of another, unethical information being presented (used), unreliable information being presented (used), journalists who obstruct justice (don't present the information truthfully), sensationalism (playing stuff up) occurring and credit not being given to the correct person (or credit being given for the wrong information).
             This is a continuation of "Charges Against the Press". Many lawsuits are filed against the press for false advertising. Propaganda is another subject, which causes much upheaval in the journalism world. It is defined by Merriam Webster's online dictionary as "The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person." Propaganda is very hard to recognize and can be both good and bad. In the first amendment we are given the right to use propaganda as we ple
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