Our world is made up of opinions. That's what makes our world and our country so great. Journalists get to provide a means for the public to discuss and be aware of what is going around in their communities and most importantly, around the world. As the class talked about, the world of journalism and public forums would not be the same today if it were not for the increasing rate and easy of technology.
Public forums could include chat rooms, blogs, internet sites, etc. In The Mind of a Journalist, they talk about what they call the Agenda Setting Theory. That states that whatever journalists will publish for the public to read will ultimately become what is discussed in the community.
To make journalism more intriguing, I have found that the stories that are the least like all the rest become the most entertaining. I choose to talk about them with other people. This proves the theory correct. Having a public forum is one of the blessings that America has to help keep our country free. If you look at the state that Egypt went through with not being able to voice their opinions, it becomes clear how essential it is in order to keep a free, and working country.
Opinion is part of our job. But it is also our job to keep things honest and true as things are discussed. That is what will challenge journalists; the ability to find and discuss new information that the public will enjoy.
--Kim
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