Paparazzi: A Photo to Die For

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There are people in the United States who are paid to follow and ambush famous people at all times. These people are known as the paparazzi. The paparazzi stop at nothing in order to photograph celebrities. In some cases, there are deadly consequences to their actions. Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a Paris car crash in 1997. She was trying to escape from the paparazzi. If the paparazzi were not chasing her, she may still be alive today.
The term “paparazzi” originated in a 1960 film, “La Dolce Vita” (Anderson). In that film, a character was named “Paparazzo,” which is an Italian word used to describe the annoying sound made by a buzzing mosquito. The word itself is pejorative. It is used to describe the aggressive nature of the paparazzi. Clearly the paparazzi are very aggressive, as evident by the death of Princess Diana.
The paparazzi are out of control. While there are some minor provisions to limit the intrusiveness brought on by the paparazzi, they are not strong enough. These laws vary by state. Most notably, the laws are in effect in California and the State of New York. These laws are rarely enforced, as the paparazzi are as intrusive as ever. Despite the strong evidence that the paparazzi are very protruding, some defend them. One might say that the paparazzi are simply doing their job. After all, the paparazzi must draw an income. They are hired to photograph famous people. However, when one’s life is on the line, a picture is not that crucial.
Several celebrities have testified to having life-threating experiences, especially in those cases where a celebrity may refuse to have their picture taken. Also, a celebrity may try to flee from the paparazzi, thus resulting in a possible car accident. No person should h...

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