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Empricorn@feddit.nl 2 days agoI’m about as anti-corporation a person as you’ll find, but I don’t think we should be cheering the death of the Free Press. I know it’s edgy to say “it’s already here” , but that’s just not accurate. When true journalists are gone, the only thing left will be propaganda.
Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 2 days ago
You think the billionaire owned press is free? Some smaller independents may deserve support but that isn’t major companies.
Empricorn@feddit.nl 2 days ago
Did I say I support billionaire owned press? “Free press”, or the 4th pillar of democracy is a concept. When done correctly, it keeps authorities in check by openly and honestly reporting what is happening with real facts and information.