Agree or disagree: The news media should be regulated by the government. 

This is an important yet challenging topic; depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but in my view, the media regulation should not be easily argued. Now let me explain the details.     

First, regulating the media infringes on freedom of speech. We know that the media is necessary for breaking news and sharing information. On top of that, it supports our freedom of thought and freedom of expression. So, intervention on the media harms healthy democracy, which is not acceptable in our world today.     

Next, I understand some may argue that regulating the press can stop harmful speech, such as hate speech. While this also has a point, it should not be monitored by the government, but by neutral private bodies, to guarantee press freedom. The government should respect the right of journalists to report without censorship.           

In conclusion, we must see “freedom of press” as an important principle that supports a sound democracy in present day. To maintain this, we should not undermine this by looking for any loophole. Thank you for your attention. [183 Words Type-F2]