Social media influencers should not and must not be allowed to kill democracy

Media that cannot stand up to defend public interest ceases to work for the voiceless. [Courtesy]

“A newspaper,” wrote Josiah Ward, “is a sacred business… it doesn’t belong to the men who run it or to those who own the plant. The press belongs to the public, to the people. To get the news, you may kill, steal, burn, cheat, lie; but never sell out your paper in thought or deed.”