In a world where everyone is a publisher, no one is an editor and that is the danger that we face today.
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America is strong because its journalism is strong. That's how democracies work. They're only as good as the quality of the information that the public possesses. And that is where we come in.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Strong journalism is essential for a functioning democracy as it informs the public.
In this quote, Scott Pelley emphasizes the critical role that journalism plays in sustaining a healthy democracy. He argues that the strength of American democracy relies heavily on the quality and integrity of information available to its citizens, suggesting that informed citizens are fundamental to the democratic process. This highlights the responsibility of journalists to provide truthful, accurate, and comprehensive information to the public.
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JournalismDemocracyInformationPublicStrength
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of freedom of the press.
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