To Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth…

Why did the framers of the Constitution think that the “Free press was so important?” In the Thirteen Colonies before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the media was subject to a series of regulations. British authorities attempted to prohibit the publication and circulation of information of which they did not approve.

The Free Press — is very important to our democracy — and can be found in “the first amendment” that make up the ten amendments of the Bill of Rights to our Constitution. Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

The First Amendment permits information, ideas and opinions without interference, constraint or prosecution by the government.[1][2] It was adopted on December 15, 1791. Since this freedom also includes “free speech” which all of us in America have much liberty to exercise — Americans should be careful using (coined phrases, such as “fake news”) to describe “fact-based reporting” by mainstream journalism and reputable journalists” — don’t be deceived by propaganda and baseless information that only supports a one-sided political view.