It may not seem like it but the news we get, whether through the newspaper, radio, television or online media, are crucial to our democracy. They allow us to get complete and accurate information about the society we live in and then form and transmit opinions about the things we like and the things we do not like. They facilitate a dialogue between the citizens and those in power and in doing so, nurture a strong democracy. That is why it is so important that the media have the freedom to report and disseminate information to the public without any hindrance or interference. In other words, press freedom is essential for a democracy to thrive.
