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A. Heroes

     I guess I grew up in a different era, with people with moral courage around me who spoke out against injustice, who made such issues central in their lives.... I have learned that my students don't have living moral heroes.
     —Susannah Heschel, professor of religion, Case Western Reserve University

     Have you a hero in journalism? Select a journalist who has "moral courage" and discuss his or her attributes and accomplishments.

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B. Prisoner

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     The textbook discusses the dilemma of reporter Kevin Krajick about using material about a man serving a life sentence in a New York penitentiary. Do you agree or disagree with Krajick's decision? Why?








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