You have no idea how important freedom of the press can be until you experience life in a country that doesn't have a tradition of it. The young reporters at TV Maldives have no role models to look up to. They will be the pioneers defining the role of the professional journalist in their country. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have played a small role in their history.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Parting Thoughts
You have no idea how important freedom of the press can be until you experience life in a country that doesn't have a tradition of it. The young reporters at TV Maldives have no role models to look up to. They will be the pioneers defining the role of the professional journalist in their country. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have played a small role in their history.
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As a teen journalist I know that the First Amendment is always in question towards our generation. But I definitely agree that the First Amendment right is a blessing to have...
Thanks for posting. Are you a student journalist in Florida? If you have some words of advice for your counterparts in the Maldives, please share!
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