A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
A free press is the cornerstone of democracy; there is no question about that.
The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.
I don't think that there is absolute freedom of the press. We operate under laws - against libel, for instance. The idea that there is some absolute press freedom is kind of a myth.
Freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to the end of achieving a free society.
Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.
One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.
A free press needs to be a respected press.
As Americans, we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice to the voiceless, and hold our leaders and institutions accountable. But the circle is only completed when that information is consumed by a free-thinking and engaged audience.
No one needs to tell me about the importance of the free press in a democratic society or about the essential role a newspaper can play in its community.
I'm very much in support of the free press, but the free press ought to be educational and informative. And I believe they have fallen down recently on that.
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