Journalists are America’s voice. Whether they specialize in broadcast, print, or digital media, their job is vital to our democracy. Their political stance assists opinions and opens the door for conversation. Conversely, their objectivity benefits the truth. Because of reporters and writers, consumers are updated locally and globally. At the end of the day, journalists publish to the world what others are afraid to whisper to their closest friends.
As a direct result, journalism would be impossible without free speech. Our news would be recycled words and the same voices. Even more so, information would not be accurate, but rather a fairy tale. Hesitancy would hollow the tree of life-giving integrity, and America would rest on a foundation of conformity.
Thankfully, the first amendment allows journalistic expression, and I plan to utilize this. No matter my route in this field, I will exercise free speech. I will write my viewpoint if it is typed on paper or visualized on a screen. For example, I may take a fashion path where I can critique outfits and discuss trends. On the other hand, I may become interested in politics, where I convey controversial topics. Either way, free speech is the pen I will write with, and my audience can exhibit their right to respond.