FREEDOM WRITERS

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The world we live in today is undoubtedly different from what our fore fathers and those after them lived through. Since the rising inventions of technology, to the state of which our society is living in, till this day when you are reading this article. Wheatear the events of the past that occurred were good or bad, they had two things in common. One, they left a lesson to be learnt that is more valuable than what we learn in school. You see it once said the difference between school and life? In school you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson. 

Secondly, we know about these events of the past and present because of people whom made it their business to know, educate and spread the word as far as possible. They go by the name of Journalists.  Journalists are responsible for being active in their community, learn to uncover facts and know what is relevant and useful before it is printed, or broadcasted. They through insignificant stories and reports on what the public are interested in.

Journalists are to some story tellers, others consider them freedom writers for those who do not realize how powerful the pen and paper with spoken words are.  Their responsibilities to society are to inform and educate them on the events that are occurring without them knowing so that they can make a decision for themselves how they as a society going to embark upon the issues. They should speak about issues that some people like politicians are afraid or too arrogant to discuss about. They were part of the reason why this country is free but the struggle still continues as the issues of our day age will be different from what the next generation will face but the job of a journalist will forever be to inform, educate and expose.