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I think it's important in a democracy such as ours that we have multiple sources to get news and information and utilize the media only if we want to get a different opinion.

Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.

You can't have a free democracy if you don't have a free media that can provide vital and independent information to the people.

In a democracy, you need to have a strong judicial system. You need freedom of speech, you need art, and you need a free press.

The better the information it has, the better democracy works. Silence and secrecy are never good for it.

If you rely on the media for your information, to educate yourself about the candidates and what issues are facing the country, then you get just part of the equation. I think it's important that we as citizens of this democracy take the responsibility to get as much information as possible before we go into the voting booth.

Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our democracy.

Democracy doesn't require a whole lot of work of its citizens, but it requires some: It requires taking a good look outside once in a while, and considering the bad news and what it might mean, and making the occasional tough choice, and soberly taking stock of what your real interests are.

The democratic approach to news is a very valuable thing. We're always going to be dependent on the quality of reporting of mainstream media.