The American paparazzi have been portrayed by celebrities and the media as scum of the Earth: mean, invasive scavengers who feast on the misery of others (Saltzman par. 4). Imagine taking a walk with your kids on a secluded trail. You're trying to enjoy the peace and serenity that the beautiful day brings, but, as fate would have it, you're a celebrity. Along with your fame comes fans constantly asking for your autograph, people looking at you and staring at you, and ultimately causing a scene wherever you go. However, today you found some time alone to enjoy a few moments of solitude or so you thought. In the distance, you see a determined photographer, ready to complete his quest to get some shots that will turn him a tidy profit. As you run to the car, you tell your kids to hurry. The seconds shorten and the photographer approaches his victim: you. His camera flashes in your face. Flickering lights are bad for your children's eyes. The photographers, or more appropriately, the paparazzi were simply taking photos in a public place, so were they really breaking any laws? [Add Halley Berry] Paparazzi icon-hunting tactics have been shown to lead to home invasions, behavior constituting assault, and invasion of the privacy of the targeted celebrities (McNamura). The paparazzi have gotten out of hand and their antagonistic behavior, whether intentional or not, should be limited. The paparazzi's first line of defense is not unusual in this democratic country of ours. Their rallying cry is freedom of the press or freedom of speech (Alach 208). to know." (CITE) The First Amendment to the Bill of Rights clearly states: "Congress shall make no law prohibiting [...] or a...... means of paper ......azzi Issue." 86.5 (1998): 42. MasterFILE Premier Web. March 14, 2014. Nordhaus, Jamie E. “Celebrity Rights to Privacy: How Far Should Paparazzi Be Allowed to Reach?” Academic Research Premier Web. 15 March 2014. The "Legal" Paparazzi Reform Initiative. "Paparazzi to Take Away." USA Today Magazine. "Celebrities are finally taken?" The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 4 May 2009. Web. 14 March 2014. Willis, Keith D. "Paparazzi, tabloids and the new Hollywood press: celebrities can claim a defensible publicity right to prevent the media to follow their every move?" Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law. 9.1 (2007): 175-202. Premier of academic research. Network. March 14. 2014.