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If you can manipulate news, a judge can manipulate the law. A smart lawyer can keep a killer out of jail, a smart accoun
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"If you can manipulate news, a judge can manipulate the law. A smart lawyer can keep a killer out of jail, a smart accountant can keep a thief from paying taxes, a smart reporter could ruin your reputation- unfairly"

- Mario Cuomo

About this Quote

This quote by Mario Cuomo highlights the power of adjustment in various aspects of culture. Cuomo suggests that if one can manipulate information, after that it is possible for those in positions of power, such as judges, to control the legislation for their own gain.

Cuomo further asserts that those who have knowledgeable occupations, such as legal representatives as well as accountants, can utilize their knowledge to help wrongdoers escape penalty or prevent paying tax obligations, specifically.

Lastly, the quote warns that the power of control can additionally encompass reporters who have the capability to wreck a person's reputation unjustly. This emphasizes the significance of moral coverage methods and also the responsibility of journalists to report precisely and also relatively.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mario Cuomo somewhere between June 15, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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