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I think it is absolutely essential in a democracy to have competition in the media, a lot of competition, and we seem to
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"I think it is absolutely essential in a democracy to have competition in the media, a lot of competition, and we seem to be moving away from that"

- Walter Cronkite

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Walter Cronkite's quote speaks with the relevance of competition in a freedom. He thinks that having multiple resources of media is essential for a healthy and balanced democracy. Without competition, the media can become too effective as well as can be used to adjust popular opinion. This can lead to an absence of transparency as well as liability, which can be damaging to a freedom. Cronkite's quote is a reminder that competition in the media is needed to guarantee that citizens have access to precise and also objective info. It is likewise a tip that we need to be attentive in protecting our democracy and ensuring that the media continues to be affordable.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Cronkite between November 4, 1916 and July 17, 2009. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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