3. Freedom of press

Freedom of press is one of the most valued achievements of democracy. But many people suffer from journalistic mistakes. What can you say for and against freedom of press?

Press is called the fourth branch of power, and it is not less important than the other three. But it is the power which can cause good and bad.

Of course, mass media help people keep informed about what’s happening in the world. Newspapers and political talk shows usually have serious discussions on home and foreign affairs and teach people to understand how the world develops. Tabloids have articles about fashion and stars of cinema and television, which are interesting to the young to learn how to find their style and way in life. Journalistic investigations help the society to learn about the things politicians would like to keep in the shadow. That’s why newspapers, television and radio are useful for a democratic society.

Nonetheless there are publications which don’t follow the rules of the democratic press. These brainwashing journalists write false materials to form a wrong public opinion. They try to make people think badly of good people and projects. This black PR companies are especially popular during the pre-election period. Publishers, when they want to raise their ratings and get more money, they use intolerable means such as pirate materials, intimate photos and lots of ads.

So the press can be a tool of democracy and the tool of tyranny. It depends mostly on the people who make it.

4. Living in a big city

Life in a big city is attractive to many people. But others consider it tiresome and tiring. What can you say for and against living in a big city?

Nowadays more and more people live in big cities. Some of them are born there, others come searching something. Are they satisfied?

It’s true that there are many advantages of living in a big city. It offers many entertainments and possibilities. Cinemas, theatres, museums, cafes and restaurants open their doors to the public. Walking along it’s streets one can enjoy looking at beautiful buildings and statues.

In addition to it, there are more working places in cities, and salaries are higher than in the country. Life is more convenient because of many shops and supermarkets where you can easily do your shopping and which are open round the clock.

But there are some disadvantages too. The first is that a big city is very dirty. The air smells petrol. There are lots of wrappers everywhere. Few trees. The second disadvantage is the anonymity of a big city, where people don’t care to know each other. The third, big cities are really big, and you have to travel an hour or more to get to work, while in the country people come home to have lunch with their families.

Considering both advantages and disadvantages, many people say that soon more people would choose to live in the country, where, thanks to the development of distance education and the growth of transportation system, they’ll be able to have the city standards of life combined with the pleasure of life in a village.