The press in danger

There is an age-old recognition of the Press as the Fourth Estate of the Realm. This recognition was however intended to complement the other three arms of government, namely the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary. In the true spirit of democracy which most modern states profess, a combination of the independence of each of these arms constitutes the solid foundation of a state born to feel its own pride. The press of course, on its part, is contented with the role it has been assigned as the watch dog, to guarantee a level play ground for the other estates…