Assignment:
Write 400 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
- Should the government be able to regulate or restrict media coverage of terrorist attacks? Why or why not?
- Should the public always have a right to know of existing terrorist threats? Why or why not?
- How do you think homeland security officials can effectively disseminate information regarding impending or executed terrorist attacks through media outlets without instilling fear in the population? Explain.