Perhaps if all the peoples of the world understand what war really means, we would eliminate it.
Walter CronkiteRead
I think that the failure of newspaper competition in a community is a very serious handicap to the dissemination of the knowledge that the citizens need to participate in a democracy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Competition among newspapers fosters informed citizen participation in democracy.
Walter Cronkite emphasizes the importance of newspaper competition within a community for ensuring the dissemination of essential knowledge, which is crucial for citizens to actively engage and participate in a democratic society. Without a variety of news sources, people may lack the information they need to make informed decisions, hindering the democratic process.
Themes
NewspapersCompetitionKnowledgeDemocracyCitizens
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about media's role in democracy, you might quote Cronkite to highlight the importance of diverse news sources.
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