Freedom of Speech in Mass Media: Why should it be protected?

Introduction Have you noticed that there are an increase number of phone-in programs in television and radio after 1997 in Hong Kong? And more people participate in the open forum discussion of public policy? All these reflect people in Hong Kong are more eager to express their opinion and more value their freedom of speech than in the past. Freedom of speech is not only being respected in Hong Kong, but also every part of the …

…speech is important in mass media that it is not only a way to express human right, but also show the democracy and justice of the government. Due to its social significant, the freedom of speech should not be restricted in any way. Reference: 1.Mill J. S. (1978) .On Liberty. IN: Hackett. 2.Dworkin, R. (1996). Freedom's Law: The moral Reading of the American Constitution. MA: Harvard University Press. 3.Arthur, J. (1997). Sticks and Stones. Massachusetts: Blackwell Publisher Inc.