Freedom of the press does not extend to State Secrets
Friday, July 1, 2011


 
The First Amendment protects freedom of the press, but how do we reconcile the conflict between national security and accountability? Do we err on the side of secrecy or transparency?

For the Motion: Michael Chertoff, Gabriel Schoenfeld

Against the Motion: Alan Dershowitz, David Sanger

Moderator: John Donvan

AUDIENCE RESULTS

Before the debate:

39% FOR

31% AGAINST