'While the Constitution guarantees press freedom, it must be used with sensitivity, respect and good judgement in a multi-cultural and multi-religious country such as ours,' he said. (Pacific Magazine)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Qarase argues that while press freedom is constitutionally protected, it must be exercised with cultural and religious sensitivity in a diverse nation.
- In plain terms
- Press freedom is real but should be used carefully in a diverse country.
- What can you take from it?
- Rights come with the duty to respect others' beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line between sensitivity and censorship?
- How do you measure 'good judgement'?
Another view
Too much sensitivity can lead to self-censorship and weaken the press.
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