One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.
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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.
A free press is the cornerstone of democracy; there is no question about that.
A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.
Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.
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.
Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.
A free and truly independent press - fiercely independent when necessary - is the red beating heart of freedom and democracy.
Freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to the end of achieving a free society.
Some of the press who speak loudly about the freedom of the press are themselves the enemies of freedom. Countless people dare not say a thing because they know it will be picked up and made a song of by the press. That limits freedom.
The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.