"A government entity, even a municipality, suing a news outlet, especially one with a limited presence in its country, sets a terrible precedent. That’s because it’s not the government’s job to hold the press accountable; on the contrary, it’s the press that keeps government in check.You and I hold the news media accountable. Every time we change the channel. Or write a blog post. Or point out a factual error on social media.
Media organizations also hold each other accountable. Cable news channels call each other out on errors all the time. And Jon Stewart, well, he gives all of them hell, especially Fox."
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