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Without the free press the political system can do what they want without oversight. Pay attention to the news today and watch the free press at work.
Without the free press the political system can do what they want without oversight. Pay attention to the news today and watch the free press at work.
The cast of Press for Democracy - 2005 includes: Janice Markham as herself
Freedom of press protects our democracy because it ensures the American people will be well informed of the issues.
Press should maintain public taste and uplift democracy
Press for Democracy - 2005 God and Government was released on: USA: 13 December 2010
Yes! Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democracy. The press is an independent agency that (ideally) reports objective truth to the people so that they are informed and able to make their own decisions, including whether or not they approve of the government's actions. Control of the press by the government is employed by Fascist regimes to create their own subjective version of the truth. Democracy requires multiple viewpoints, and the ability to criticize the government is one of the most important rights in a democracy. The press helps shine a light on reality. Power exercised in the dark--without oversight, regulation, and feedback from those governed--is too easily abused. The more we know about our government, the more we can assure that it adheres to the tenets of democracy.
Press for Democracy - 2005 Bush's Legacy THE WARS was released on: USA: 19 June 2010
Press for Democracy - 2005 South Central Farm was released on: USA: 12 January 2011
The national news is to keep the population informed of various aspects of the society and government. Without a free press a democracy cannot exist.
In a democracy, the vote of the people guides the policy of the government. If the people are not informed of the truth, they cannot vote rationally. If the press is not free, the rulers determine whether the press publishes the truth or Propaganda.
The main task of press and journalism in a democracy is to keep the general public informed of the latest news and keep them supplied with information about the government.