Basically, the press has the duty to inform the public, unbiased opinions and happenings from all over the world and has great responsibility on the well being of the society. The pen is such an influential tool that it can topple governments, tear apart the polices of political leaders, give an insight into the personal life of famous personalities and bring to limelight that people are not aware of. Hence, it must be utilized judiciously and in a very democratic manner. “The function of the press in society is to inform, but its role in society is to make money” said A J Libeling. But the freedom of the press must not be taken too far, for granted. There are certain limitations to the press too with moral and ethical code of conduct. ‘The press is like the peculiar uncle you keep in the attic-just one of those unfortunate things’ said Gordon Liddy. Read these quotes on press and come to conclusion regarding their limitations.
