Quotation by

Ferdinand Mount

One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.

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Having a free press means people have the choice to decide whether or not to engage with the news and information it provides. This freedom protects individuals from being forced to consume media they find uninteresting or disagreeable.

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