http://www.theharbinger.co.za/wordpress/2008/12/04/the-new-threats-to-freedom-dont-come-from-government/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:36:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://www.theharbinger.co.za/wordpress/2008/12/04/the-new-threats-to-freedom-dont-come-from-government/#comment-252096 Ozzy Hlubi Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:35:27 +0000 http://www.theharbinger.co.za/wordpress/?p=361#comment-252096 It is my personal belief that freedom of speech should not necessarily be absolute, it should always bear a burden of responsibility. I do believe that censorship is extreme in our country, and yes I know that it sounds like I am contradicting myself- this I am doing in the hope of striking a balance between the two: absolute freedom versus censorship. The solution for the problem of absolute freedom does not lie in censorship rather in having credible media associations denouncing irresponsible publications. Though I propose this model I see how energies would be expended tossing words with petty mavericks and attention seekers, and I say to that isn't that what journalism is all about? It is my personal belief that freedom of speech should not necessarily be absolute, it should always bear a burden of responsibility. I do believe that censorship is extreme in our country, and yes I know that it sounds like I am contradicting myself- this I am doing in the hope of striking a balance between the two: absolute freedom versus censorship.
The solution for the problem of absolute freedom does not lie in censorship rather in having credible media associations denouncing irresponsible publications. Though I propose this model I see how energies would be expended tossing words with petty mavericks and attention seekers, and I say to that isn’t that what journalism is all about?

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