Country Quote by Learned Hand
“The hand that rules the press, the radio, the screen and the far-spread magazine, rules the country.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Press and Democracy, 1930
Control over mass media equates to control over public opinion and thus national power.
In simple terms: Media control equals political power.
Guard media independence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- regulatory policy
- public opinion shaping
- media ownership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media concentration affect democracy?
- What safeguards protect press freedom?
May ignore grassroots resistance.