The article focuses on how Meryl Streep used her Golden Globes award acceptance speech in order to talk about the fact that Donald Trump is known for creating violent and attacking behaviour, especially in the case of when he publicly mocked a disabled reporter and yet was able to win the election to become the President Elect. One of the most significant things about this article is the fact that Streep called on the Press and strongly stated the importance of journalism in society, how she believes the Press should be supported regularly by people to hold the powerful to account.
- “Disrespect invites disrespect, violence invites violence. When the powerful use their position to bully others we all lose.”
- "She also called on the press to hold the powerful to account"
Personally, I think this is a very good case of high profile celebrities using their influence and the fact that people actually listen to them to make a difference by stating something that needs to be changed. Especially considering in a world right now where it can be argued that journalists no longer have the power to hold the powerful like Donald Trump to account, it is very important high profile people with an influence reinforce this belief over and over again for the good of society.
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