Newspapers!

          The lecture on newspapers kept me engaged the whole time as a result of a bunch of interesting information at one time. I filled up two pages front and back! Anyways, I was surprised on how far the newspaper dated back! I never knew the Romans could come up with the resources to create a newspaper. I was also somewhat moved to learn that people were put in difficult positions to make the newspaper happen and to provide the public with the truth. For instance, John Peter Zenger and Alexander Hamilton. Zenger was put on trial (before the first amendment regarding the right of press) for being honest about a powerful figure in his writing. However, Hamilton, his lawyer, convinced the judges that truth is the ultimate defense against libel. Thus, Hamilton being one of the first people to encourage this concept. Although I was moved to hear this information, I also felt saddened that newspapers are losing tradition. However, I was optimistic about the outcomes of newspapers after Mr. Miller told us why newspapers will continue to thrive. Honestly, before the lecture I have always been doubtful that newspapers will continue, considering the low-tech generation is decreasing. After coming up with a list of pros in class, I see newspapers with a new light and am confident that newspapers will never perish.