"Communication remains God's great gift to humanity without which we cannot be truly human, reflecting God's image." (Cañaberal, 1993, 44) Freedom of speech is a right of individuals as they possess their own free will. Because of their free will, individuals have expressed their thoughts, desires, and aspirations through the mass media. Communicating freely with other affirms the dignity and worth of each and every member of society. Freedom of expression is essential in the attainment …showed first 75 words of 1579 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1579 total…destroyed some values, it therefore should repair some of the damage by educating at the same time entertaining (Conde, 1992, 19). Mass media can have a very negative effect on society, but with the support of parents and a little control, the media can be turned into a beneficial tool rather than negative impact. The majority of people should also extend their precautions and practice self-censorship whenever possible to reduce the impact of media corruption and exploitation.