Essay Help. First Amendment in Electronic Media vs. Printed Media?
Friday, September 25th, 2009I’m doing an essay about the First Amendment and how it differs in use in electronic and printed media. I’m trying to narrow it down to three points. I’ve already decided to compare and contrast the use of regulations and censorship in these two media as well as comparing and contrasting the method of delivery and impact of each media. I just need help coming up with another main point.
You could compare and contrast what people are willing to say in different types of media. For example, printed media is usually something the press WANTS you to know. Electronic media is so wide, that everyone knows everything..good or bad. An example would be Obama’s health plan. If you watch Fox (mainly right-wing) you would hear things like "Obama’s health plan will not be good for elderly people." If you watch MSNBC (mainly left-wing) you would hear things like "Obama’s health plan will help several people and their families." The printed media only prints things that they want you to hear. THey want you to buy their products. They talk about the latest things. Electronic media tells you anything and everything, and is available 24 / 7.