Law Vs. Media

- Good, thought provoking paper
I have elected to write an essay dealing with not just a news event, but an action that can highly influence the news we see and hear. The action is known as 'shield laws.' These are codes that enable the media to tell us information, but not where the data came from. I stand very firmly on the belief that enabling persons to stay anonymous (especially in the judicial system) can effect the outcomes of various situations.
Law Vs Media
On July 4, 1967, a law entitled 'Freedom of Information Act,' was passed. This law states that the public has the right…