Does anyone else see the problem with this scenario?? As this article states, it is the job of the media to keep an eye on the politicians. God knows no politician can be trusted to not usurp their authority and/or seek more power over the populace. If the print media gets bailed out by the government, the politicians will have a direct pipeline to the editors and owners and be able to apply pressure to print, or most importantly NOT print news that may be derogatory, painting the government or certain politicians in a bad light. This unfettered "over-watch" that the media is supposed to do must remain free and un-censored if we are to have any type of control over our elected officials. I'm sure there are many who would just jump at the chance to control what the print media reports. If print media is controlled, how long will it be before radio and television fall victim to the same oversight? This blog could fall victim to this type of censorship too. Click on the title to go to the story.
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