The Importance Of Freedom Of The Media

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Social activist Howard Zinn once said, “I suppose the most revolutionary act one can engage in is to spread the truth.” It is clear the country is currently being destroyed by our dishonest, ruthless leaders with the threat to suspend our basic human rights. Our politicians have shattered our political system. I am here today to challenge the reckless plan to eradicate our human rights and prove that Freedom of the Press is vital to prevent the exploitation of our families and most importantly, our citizens. Our country is in desperate need. In desperate need of the truth. As formerly proud, Australian citizens, do you not agree that it is our duty to work together, pick up the pieces, restore our rights and fix the political nightmare that is taking over our nation? Freedom of the press is …show more content…

During each of their time in power, they prohibited freedom of the press. They censored and manipulated all media transmissions including the daily news, newspapers, our magazine and advertising. The aim of media control is to gain more power and brainwash the population. Will we, fellow citizens, stand here and let our power-hungry government brainwash us? Jim Morrison, the activist for freedom and equality expresses, “He who controls the media, controls the mind.” Is this what we want for our nation? 23 million sheep being raised to eventually to be slaughtered in the abattoir? Will we live, only to let them manipulate and exploit us to increase their pay cheques meanwhile, shrinking ours? Do we want to be treated like prisoners, controlled and monitored 24/7? I know what I want, our rights restored and the right to a happy life, don’t you? Freedom of the Press promotes honesty and action! Let us restore our democratic nation, and prevent a brutal autocracy. Let us force the media to shine a light on the myriad of lies our politicians say! Let us restore our

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