Does news still serve the people?

Ollie 2022-04-22 07:01:23

The "Pentagon Papers" incident is a great event and a landmark event in the history of American journalism. It is related to Nixon's subsequent visit to China, the end of the Vietnam War, and the loss of credibility of the Nixon government.

But the most far-reaching and inspiring thing is that it has made a big step forward for the "freedom of the press" in the United States, and it has made a big step forward in the construction of the "rule of law" in the United States. Since then, the American press has entered a new era. era.

"News serves the people, not those in power"!

Now, still?

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Extended Reading
  • Robb 2022-03-24 09:01:49

    Too "focused" to be out of focus, the rhythm of the subject matter and the development of the story that can't be faulted, the emotional nodes and victory carnivals that are all expected - have become a habit for the image and the audience. It is indeed a very classical and American-style promotion of the main theme, and certain places are still warm and moving, but there are no surprises.

  • Priscilla 2021-12-02 08:01:26

    The advantage of identifying this film is to make two distinctions. The first time, the distinction between "absolute" ethical value and political correctness (the main theme) is two different things; the second time, it is also the fiction and exaggeration of history, distinguishing why Spielberg This is wise and clever, but South Korea's "Taxi" is vulgar towards another evil. Most people confuse these two points, and this is what makes this movie hard to come by.

The Post quotes

  • Meg Greenfield: ...from the majority opinion: 'In the First Amendment the Founding Fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to fulfill its essential role in our democracy. The press was to serve the governed, not the governors.'

  • Kay Graham: My decision stands, and I'm going to bed.