Sunday, March 23, 2008

Profanity Debate

I think profanity is profanity no matter how many letters are hidden in the word. Although some journalists may feel that by keeping the quote how it is may add accuracy to the story, it is also inappropriate to a younger audience. This day and age, children of all ages are brought up to rely on technology and are exposed to everything on the Internet, television, and in newspapers. I think the same standards should be held for the Internet and newspapers. I think that by just stating that profanity was used in the story would prove that the people were passionate about the events that took place. There shouldn't be different treatment for Internet stories and newspaper stories. Younger audiences are capable of being exposed to both and it is unacceptable to print profanity when there is a chance that they may see it.