Journalism is the essence of democracy. Without an informed public, democracy cannot exist. I think democracy is as strong as ever with the advent of social media and blogging. Information that is valuable to the public is everywhere. Journalism provides a voice to the voiceless. We are seeing reform in so many countries because of the new outlets for citizen journalism (namely Twitter, Facebook) and some seem to be on their way to democracy with the help of these outlets.
I said before this class that I didn't think blogging was the same as being a journalist. However, my thinking has changed a bit from that first post. Blogging is more of a way to comment on certain issues, however, if a blog shows a dedication to truth-seeking and accuracy, then it is a form of journalism. I believe that if a journalist of any kind shows dedication to the public and a strong desire to find the truth and report it, then what they publish can be considered journalism.
Now, more than ever, citizens have the chance to be journalists. The voiceless now have a voice thanks to the many outlets available, and it is a civic duty to let one's voice be heard.
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