Journalism Class Intro.
Greeting from a place with hundreds of beaches … UBATUBA Brasil
I was born in raised in El Paso TX USA and my nomad lifestyle has brought me to South America.
Living the nomad style has opened up the world for me and writing has become my friend.
For work currently, I’m a language interpreter Spanish to English.
I want to be able to share with others the beautiful scenery, songs and stories you see and hear when you are traveling in a distant land.
I want to take journalism class because it will give structure to my ideas. Furthermore, with focus and hard work I can turn it into a career.
On my free time I like to draw, paint, hike, bicycle rides and party once in a while with a churrasco/BBQ with my wife and friends.
You can check out my most recent work at cultural-broker.com
Think about what you know already about free speech within the context of journalism. Please go to the Forum below and post your thoughts on these questions:
What is the relationship between free speech and fair speech?
Free speech in relationship to fair speech are both presenting an idea, a message and one of them is showing different sides of the story and letting the public decide for themselves. Free speech and fair speech are related because both are expressing and sharing ideas. Free speech has few boundaries and fair speech has more parameters, facts and reason to back it up.
What are the “Do’s and Don’ts” that a journalist should be aware of when considering the free speech issue?
Do and don’ts I would say in journalism is to lie and make a story up without checking out any of the sources. Saying whatever to get a reaction. Do’s is to remain unbiased not matter the story to say the truth even its not convenient for your side.
What is the difference between free speech and hate speech?
Free speech in general I want to say its constructive but hate speech is to bring the destruction of something. Hate speech there are few facts and reasons its more filled with strong emotions. Hate speech it’s used to attack a subject.
Freedom of expression flourishes in a society that respects the freedom to say what one wants without fear of reprisal — no matter how offensive — as long as it doesn’t specifically incite or induce violent conduct or directly threaten or terrorize others.
While this line may sometimes be a matter of debate, or a legal question, it comes down to the acceptance of the fundamental right to stand on a soap box and speak about current events or criticize the government, versus language that puts other people in danger. It is not acceptable, for example, to falsely yell “Fire” in a crowded theater.
~Steve Miletich, a journalist with the Seattle Times. Used with permission.
Vocabulary Exercise
You continue to stand on a soap box for universal health are Bernie.
The use of the words brand ambassador has sky rocketed in the last few years.
The senator is getting a reprisal with a no vote.
The father was restrained from seeing his children for 6 months
Trump slander Mexican people and his opponents
Question 1: To what extent can free speech be free so it does not turn into hate speech and does not lead to deadly consequences?
Question 2: What kinds of things should reporters consider and discuss when writing stories that include or refer to topics, words or images that could be highly offensive or even hateful to some people?
Question 3: Are there any clear markers or indicators as to when someone’s right to free speech crosses the line into hate speech and therefore should not be protected?
Consider this reading. In your discussion, address the following questions:
Identify the position of the author concerning the issue being discussed.
Do you agree with this opinion? Why or why not?
What other thoughts do you have about the reading?
Share your opinions with your colleagues in this discussion area. Respond to at least one post submitted by your colleague.
Andrew Wind
