Business Quote by Rod Lurie
“When reporters are in the business of obtaining hard facts that service the free flow of information, journalists should have a right to obtain that information without fear of personal ruin or incarceration.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press Freedom Forum, 2019
Journalists deserve the right to gather information without fearing personal ruin, ensuring a free flow of facts.
In simple terms: Journalists need safety to gather facts.
Key Takeaway
Protect journalists from retaliation.
Themes
press freedom
accountability
transparency
risk
civic duty
Mood
urgent
defensive
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- investigative reporting
- whistleblowing
- newsroom policies
- legal advocacy
Key Concepts
Legal protections
ethical journalism
information ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better safeguard reporters?
- What are the limits of press immunity?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems may not always protect journalists.
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