Topic > The Rights and Responsibilities of Famous People - 1156

Celebrities are looked up to by many young people today, and young people turn to their idols for judgment on what is right and what is wrong. Thanks to the First Amendment, famous people, along with everyone else, have the right to say and do whatever they want within legal limits, and to follow whatever religion they choose. The press also has the right to write and report on celebrities. However, the famous also have a responsibility to be aware of those who admire them and follow their every move. They often get pushed into the role model before they are ready. They influence the future leaders of this country and are crucial to a child's moral education. A question you need to ask yourself is: does realizing your dream and becoming famous mean having to sacrifice some fundamental rights to show kids how to live their lives? The First Amendment to the Constitution protects American citizens' freedom of religion, speech, and press. , petition and assembly. Even today, all American citizens, from the homeless to pop celebrities, are guaranteed these rights. However, many take these rights for granted, especially when it comes to celebrities. It was written because in the early days of America citizens demanded that their fundamental freedoms be guaranteed. After America won the Revolutionary War, many citizens were concerned about the future government of our country. Many Anti-Federalists (mostly small farmers and citizens) were afraid of a strong central government, believing that if America had one, the national government would violate the people's rights. Many would not sign the Constitution if they did not have a list of unalienable rights that the government must respect. The Constitution could not be passed without their signature... middle of paper... the source gave us statistics on who parents believe is the worst role model for their children.http:// www.huffingtonpost. com/2013/09/25/paparazzi-bill-passes_n_3991404.htmlBlickley, Leigh. “Paparazzi Law Passes in California, Protecting Children of Public Figures.” The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, September 25, 2013. Web. January 10, 2014. This source provided us with additional information on Senate Bill 606 and learned that the bill targeted ALL children who are molested because of the careers of parents, not just the children of celebrities.http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary .com/Espionage+Act+of+1917Debs, Eugene. “Espionage Act of 1917.” The free dictionary. Farlex, 2008. Web. March 11, 2014. This site has helped us continue to learn more about the Espionage Act. This site has provided us with additional legal terms and consequences for violating the laws imposed by this act.