Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly

shared by the
media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

MODEL ANSWER
Certain concerned parties today contend that celebrities’ private lives should not be
publicized
on social media. In my opinion, the general citizenry has the right to be aware of the
lives of
various public figures.

Some hold the opinion that each individual has an unalienable and basic right to
privacy. If one’s idols are not engaging in illegal activity, there is no clear justification
to publicize their personal lives to the public other than as a form of entertainment or
gossip. For instance, if a celebrity begins a new relationship, it is common for the
paparazzi to photograph them in public and report private details online. This is an
invasion of privacy and may harm their relationship even though the celebrities have
done nothing wrong. The only injury in these cases is to the mental health of those
being reported on in public forums with little cause.

On the one hand, celebrities have a social responsibility to set a good example for
the general
public. Modern media consumers, especially younger people, these days spend more
time online than ever before, and therefore are increasingly vulnerable to extreme
views and the easy of adoption of thoughtless political stances and bad habits. For
that reason, celebrities should regulate their personal behavior, including staying
away from drug abuse, not espousing dangerous viewpoints, and focusing on
socially beneficial actions. Social media can in this way serve as a “watchdog” for
celebrities by reporting negative press, which will deter public figures from
misbehaving.

In conclusion, I think celebrities should allow citizens to learn about their personal
lives though social media, since fame is a privilege and they have a responsibility
towards society at large. Citizens should only respect their privacy when it is a
personal matter with little public relevance.
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