What responsibility does the press have in keeping the public informed while at the same time, respecting the privacy and sensibility of individuals? The press has the power to influence virtually all areas of our lives. Words and images are combined to produce various messages and meanings. All that is presented to us undoubtedly has an effect; whether it be positive, negative or neutral. In some countries the press is seen as an instrument for …showed first 75 words of 2275 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2275 total…care that accompanies that role. Bibliography References 1. Belsey, A. & Chadwick, R. (Eds.). (1992). Ethical Issues in Journalism. London: Routledge. 2. Elshtain, J. (1996). Bad Publicity. The New Republic. v. 215, n7 p.25. 3. Hurst, J. & White, S. (1994). Ethics and the Australian News Media. Melbourne: Macmillian Education Australia Pty. Ltd. 4. Mattimoe, E. (1996). Private griefs public. America. V. 174, n11 p.8. 5. Sherer, M. (1997). When emotional distress leads to the courtroom: extreme behaviour by news media is rare. News photographer. V. 52, n3 p.12-13