Question

COMPOSE A 1-SENTENCE SUMMARY FOR EACH PARAGRAPH OF THE TEXTS, “Privacy and Children of Celebrities”
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You might think it is an easy argument. However, the lack of laws controlling the paparazzi makes it fairly easy for photographers to cross ethical boundaries. It makes it easy for them to photograph a minor like Suri Cruise. Suri is the daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. She might be one of the most photographed children in the world. The 6-year- old little girl can't go anywhere without photographers there. She has been on camera yelling "Stop it!" She has been seen covering her face with blankets. She has even asked them to "Take a picture of my baby instead." What kind of impact will this have on her life? Should we have laws to ensure that she and other children have privacy? Do photographers' free speech rights override that? Should they have to obtain permission from celebrities first?
The First Amendment is part of the American Constitution. It guarantees our freedom of speech and freedom of the press. But many people agree that limits should be placed on the photographs taken of the children of celebrities. The paparazzi believe that freedom of the press means that they have the right to take pictures in public. They are not breaking any laws as of right now. The Constitution does not mention the right to privacy.
What can celebrities do to intervene? Angelina Jolie once caught a photographer taking photos of her children in the bathtub through a window at their home. That same year Julia Roberts spotted photographers taking pictures outside a school and chased their car down and confronted them.
So why should we care about paparazzi? Do you value your own privacy and safety? And what about your family and future children? In the end WE are the ones who are supporting them. As long as we buy the magazines, the magazines will keep publishing them. And the paparazzi will keep pursuing the photos."

Answer 1

1. The text introduces the ethical dilemma surrounding paparazzi photographing celebrity children, highlighting the case of Suri Cruise, who often has her privacy violated despite her protests.
2. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and press, yet there are growing calls for restrictions on paparazzi behavior toward celebrity children, as current laws do not protect their right to privacy.
3. Examples of celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Julia Roberts confronting intrusive photographers illustrate the lengths to which parents must go to protect their children's privacy from paparazzi.
4. The text encourages readers to reflect on their own privacy and safety and raises awareness about the role of consumer support in perpetuating the paparazzi's pursuit of celebrity photos.