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In recognition of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the United States is emphasizing the importance of protecting press freedom. ... The report precedes commemoration of the 17th annual World Press Freedom Day, which stresses the need to defend the media from attacks on its independence, and pays tribute to journalists...
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www.america.gov/st/washfile-english/2007/April/20070413...
www.america.gov/st/washfile-english/2007/April/200704131600481xeneerg6.847781e-02.html
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Newspaper editors hardly have to be told about the importance of press freedom. Nor do they need to be lectured on the virtues of peace. But surprisingly, few editors seem to be aware of or articulate the strong connection between the two.
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www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/FREEPRESS.HTM
www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/FREEPRESS.HTM
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there is no practical difference between freedom of speech and freedom of the press. I disagree, I believe that freedom of speech refers to the concerns that ... What then, does the freedom of the press refer to? I contend that freedom of the press is about how the government may regulate the distribution of speech.
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importance.corante.com/archives/001568.html
importance.corante.com/archives/001568.html
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In those countries, around 48% of those surveyed supported controls over the press to ensure peace and stability. Some developed countries strongly believed in the importance of press freedom but were critical of their own media's honesty and accuracy.
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www.editorsweblog.org/newsrooms_and_journalism/2007/12/...
www.editorsweblog.org/newsrooms_and_journalism/2007/12/survey_on_importance_of_press.php
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It is during times of war and crisis that the importance of freedom of the press is most vital. During such times there is increased government pressure to restrict press freedom.
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www.mothersalert.org/press.html
www.mothersalert.org/press.html
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WALTHAM -- Senator George McGovern (D-S.D.) returned to the Boston area last night, speaking out for the preservation of "freedom within the press, within the Congress and for the public."
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www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=495797
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Importance of Press freedom stressed - Bahrain Tribune ... Al Shaygi assured that the freedom of expression and freedom of the Press should not be touched and the union should have rejected the minister's threats to stop the financial support for it.
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www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20070619045926
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And it is here where I return to the importance of freedom of the press. The media is an important tool for people to make their thoughts known and it is the responsibility of the media to speak for the people.
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www.caymannetnews.com/2005/07/887/letter1.shtml
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Freedom of the press is in the 1st Amendment because history taught America's founders its importance. They remembered that colonial printers had been licensed, but licenses could be revoked and printers imprisoned (Ben Franklin's older brother James was once imprisoned for a month).
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blog.mises.org/archives/005084.asp
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