What they don't know can hurt them
Many young Americans would like to see the press muzzled, if just a bit. If only they knew history's lessons, they would surely see a free press in a different light.
By Kathleen Parker
USA TODAY, March 15, 2005
Freedom of speech and the idea of a free press are so intricately woven into America's DNA that few of us give much thought to the origins of our freedoms or ponder an alternative life without them.
With gratitude, we can admit that we don't worry much about jackboots kicking in our doors at night because we've spoken ill of El Jefe. Indeed, criticizing government is sport within our borders. [...] More of a long article at: http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20050315/oplede15.art.htm
© Virginia Metze
By Kathleen Parker
USA TODAY, March 15, 2005
Freedom of speech and the idea of a free press are so intricately woven into America's DNA that few of us give much thought to the origins of our freedoms or ponder an alternative life without them.
With gratitude, we can admit that we don't worry much about jackboots kicking in our doors at night because we've spoken ill of El Jefe. Indeed, criticizing government is sport within our borders. [...] More of a long article at: http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20050315/oplede15.art.htm
© Virginia Metze
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