On the contrary, it's essential for a modern democracy to have an independent news system along with independent judiciary, statistics and central bank. Any pr

On the contrary, it's essential for a modern democracy to have an independent news system along with independent judiciary, statistics and central bank. Any privately owned organization will reflect the biases of its owners and the public needs an independent view. Of course, just as with other independent organs of governance, there must be a mechanism for ensuring that the quality of work being done in the public interest is up to standard.