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The Truth Creates Change

A topic of debate that we talked about in class this week, is the display of violent images to public viewers. Some believe that we do not need to see violent images unless we are gaining knowledge or planning to act on them. However I think this is wrong. I believe that violent images are needed, not only to gain knowledge, but to spread awareness that will help to prevent future wars and atrocities from reoccurring. With violent images, we are able to gain perspective on what is going on outside of our own lives. Also these images invoke our humanity and emotions which can unify communities to come together to support or challenge something. While some may find it insensitive to display these horrific images, the truth is that our society is so disrupt that media sources can no longer worry so much about viewers' taste, but more about the importance of the truth. "We live in a graphic society, whether we choose to or not." (Mendoza). Therefore, we can never truly escape reality which is why these images should be shown to the public because without the truth we cannot prevent a more horrifying future from happening. Even in the instances where photographs are edited, they still show a part of the truth and make us, the public, want to do something about it. Overall, when violent images are hidden from the public, no change can done, but if media sources start showing these hidden images, then new perspectives will be born that'll carve a path for change.

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  1. Ashley DavisOctober 13, 2019 at 10:53 AM

    I really like the quote you pulled because i think that it supports your position very well. I also liked how you had a concession in your writing to even further your argument.

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  2. Ms. ValentinoOctober 13, 2019 at 1:01 PM

    This needs to reach 250 words.

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