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What does it mean?
A free press and educated populace ensure societal safety.
In plain terms
Freedom and reading keep society safe.
What can you take from it?
Education and free press protect democracy.

Where it applies

  • reading news
  • schooling
  • voting

Putting it to work

  • support free press
  • read daily
  • learn critically

Questions to consider

  • How does education help society?
  • Why is press freedom important?

Another view

Access to information does not guarantee wise use.

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