No because the people need a moral standard to follow
My dearest friend, I am writing this to you in secret because I dont know how long I can survive here. Ive tried to escape but the man who serves us the nasty porridge has stopped me every single time. Every day we bathe in dirty water and are hygiene remains the same. I dont want to live anymore but im holdi0ng on for Sharlene And if you could tell her I love her with all my heart. And I think about her every single day im here. I have been here three months and i feel worse than ever. I will write when i get the chance
Answer:
In the past it was so people can talk against the US if they don't like it and not be charged or punished. In today's world it is mostly the same but it is more used for the freedom of pres so the news can say what ever they want