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Press freedom is the pillar of democracy. Thats why it is believed that press freedom and democracy are indispansable factor. If the society does not have press freedom the society is an autocratic.The voice of marginalised will be suppressed ,development procedures will be blocked and elites rules forever and ever.So press freedom is the most neccessary factor for the development of the society, pathfinder of social inclusion, human right defender and the strong bridge between people and the authority.Truth speaking without fear ,opinion building against bad governance is possible in a democratic society where press is free not only constitutionally but also practically. Kindly
Shaligram Subedi ,Nepal
I want to say Press is medium of connecting people from truth .in press we have power to spread our thought,ideas,.we are connected to the society we can change people thought .we can compaign on development issue .if the press is binded then it will be black day for press because everyone can threatned .everbdy can pressuraise .
Money has been always strongly related with power and freedom. Another fact we are most certain about is that there must be freedom in press. In countries where money has the supreme power and corruption is almost on every corner, press freedom is barely breathing.
But what does press freedom mean to me?
It is the courage to express your thoughts even though the political situation in the country.
It is the risk a journalist takes when making an investigative report.
It is the willingness to change the society by the work he or she does.
Although freedom is an abstract concept, it has a material profile. Because when it comes to quality journalism, everybody look first for freedom of speech. One of the most important factor of democracy.
Press freedom goes to the basket full of priceless treasures. Only if the journalism is in a stable phase.
by Lyubomira Petrova,
journalism student,
Bulgaria
Press freedom is a freedom to express what one witnesses for the right of the public to know. It must be truthful reporting of events without tint of falsity. News must be written as factual as it is without side comments.
Press freedom for opinion writer is based on the writer's own observation and belief on the events that is highly bias. One's opinion is from the writer's perception, but it must be guided, too, by the truth.
Truth is the best defense for libel.
Without press freedom the public will know nothing of the events around the locality. Now with the internet and satellite cable television, world events are accessible in any given moment.
Freedom does not mean by all means that dead thrown stick up into the air!
Freedom is linked with man's right in expressing oneself. To express ourselves the way it should be we need to be on our words.
We as well need to have a witty mind and all our worthy observent looks in all around while we are marching our way forward.
So conveying a news is a big responsibility. It does not mean to exaggerate things related to the news.
People in charge should be careful when press touches are blinking down there.
Finally , press freedom is to convey a news as they are.
A free journalist is to build truth wherever it appears or lies.
Kind regards
Sabah M. Jasim
Babel , IRAQ
Calling for an end to sensational reporting in Indian media, a government official in the Southern Indian state of Karnataka recently proposed the idea of a government-appointed "ombudsman" to regulate media in that region.
But after receiving harsh criticism from opponents, including some who called the proposal a "fascist move" intended to prevent the media from reporting freely and fairly, the proposal was retracted last week, according to the Times of India and IndianExpress.com.
The Thai government is prosecuting the site's webmaster and director, known as Jiew, for critical comments that users posted about Thailand's monarchy.
pillar of democracy
Press freedom is the pillar of democracy. Thats why it is believed that press freedom and democracy are indispansable factor. If the society does not have press freedom the society is an autocratic.The voice of marginalised will be suppressed ,development procedures will be blocked and elites rules forever and ever.So press freedom is the most neccessary factor for the development of the society, pathfinder of social inclusion, human right defender and the strong bridge between people and the authority.Truth speaking without fear ,opinion building against bad governance is possible in a democratic society where press is free not only constitutionally but also practically. Kindly Shaligram Subedi ,Nepal
Press Freedom
I want to say Press is medium of connecting people from truth .in press we have power to spread our thought,ideas,.we are connected to the society we can change people thought .we can compaign on development issue .if the press is binded then it will be black day for press because everyone can threatned .everbdy can pressuraise .
The courage, the risk and the willingness
Money has been always strongly related with power and freedom. Another fact we are most certain about is that there must be freedom in press. In countries where money has the supreme power and corruption is almost on every corner, press freedom is barely breathing. But what does press freedom mean to me? It is the courage to express your thoughts even though the political situation in the country. It is the risk a journalist takes when making an investigative report.
It is the willingness to change the society by the work he or she does. Although freedom is an abstract concept, it has a material profile. Because when it comes to quality journalism, everybody look first for freedom of speech. One of the most important factor of democracy.
Press freedom goes to the basket full of priceless treasures. Only if the journalism is in a stable phase.
by Lyubomira Petrova, journalism student, Bulgaria
Press Freedom is Freedom to Express
Press freedom is a freedom to express what one witnesses for the right of the public to know. It must be truthful reporting of events without tint of falsity. News must be written as factual as it is without side comments.
Press freedom for opinion writer is based on the writer's own observation and belief on the events that is highly bias. One's opinion is from the writer's perception, but it must be guided, too, by the truth.
Truth is the best defense for libel.
Without press freedom the public will know nothing of the events around the locality. Now with the internet and satellite cable television, world events are accessible in any given moment.
So, cherish the Freedom of the Press.
Press Freedom is but creative freedom for the press
Freedom does not mean by all means that dead thrown stick up into the air! Freedom is linked with man's right in expressing oneself. To express ourselves the way it should be we need to be on our words. We as well need to have a witty mind and all our worthy observent looks in all around while we are marching our way forward. So conveying a news is a big responsibility. It does not mean to exaggerate things related to the news. People in charge should be careful when press touches are blinking down there. Finally , press freedom is to convey a news as they are. A free journalist is to build truth wherever it appears or lies. Kind regards Sabah M. Jasim Babel , IRAQ
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