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Case Study: In a split second, a man in a crowd deflects a gun aimed at President Gerald Ford. The Media celebrates the man as a hero. A reporter discovers that the man is homosexual, a fact of which his family is not aware. But everyone finds out when the reluctant hero's sexuality becomes part of the national story. See Sipple v. San Francisco Chronicle, Inc. (1975)Links to an external site..

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1. In light of the public's "right to know" and the First Amendment (Free Speech) did the press do the right thing? Do you think that overall social utility is obtained by adopting a "free press" rule where sensitive personal information can be published - should this rule allow newspapers to override individual privacy rights? Would your answer change if the story had been posted on-line? Whatever you decide is morally correct, would your answer change if you were the hero. If so, why? Give at least two reasons for your view.

2. Finally, suppose you blog about this case on your website. Your boss reads your blog and decides to fire you on the spot. Should employers be permitted to fire employee because of employee first amendment activity (while not at work)? Why/why not?

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