"Unfortunately, the media, which are not at all reluctant to act in their own self-interest, have succeeded in equating reform in the public mind with further restrictions on just about everyone else's freedom of political speech"
- James L. Buckley
About this Quote
This quote by James L. Buckley recommends that the media has been successful in persuading the public that reform is associated with limiting the flexibility of political speech of others. Buckley indicates that the media is acting in its own self-interest, and is not reluctant to do so. He suggests that the media is using its influence to shape popular opinion in such a way that advantages itself, instead of the general public. This quote suggests that the media is using its power to manipulate public opinion and restrict the freedom of political speech of others. It is an alerting to be familiar with the power of the media and to be conscious of how it can be utilized to control popular opinion.
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