Freedom of the press is not questioned when investigative journalism unearths scandals, But that does not mean that every classified state document should be made available to journalists.
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The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.
One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.
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.
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.
I know a lot of reporters certainly will go to jail to defend confidential sources. Some have even gone to jail for an issue like this. But I can't say that's the norm.
The job of the press is to encourage debate, not to supply the public with information.
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.
I think that the press has a duty and an obligation to report on local government, state government, federal government - to be aggressive, to do its job. And its job is to report on whatever it's covering.
Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.
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