Realistically, could a free press exist under a dictatorship?

Scarecow May 06, 2024 at 19:10 775 views 4 comments

I would say that censorship isn't necessary if you control the military. . . but then again, the military is made up of people, and you don't want those people getting any wrong ideas.

Anyway, tell me what you think.

Comments (4)

Lionino May 06, 2024 at 22:45 #901940 0 likes

Theoretically, yes.

Realistically, hmmm... it would take a very tolerant dictator, which is rare.

jkop May 07, 2024 at 07:35 #902068 0 likes

We already have free press under multinational dictatorships called 'corporations'.

Tom Storm May 07, 2024 at 10:36 #902080 0 likes

Reply to Lionino :up:

Vera Mont May 13, 2024 at 03:44 #903570 0 likes

Of course not. Dictatorships own or control all news outlets and entertainment media. In 'democracies', the press is free op to some point - it varies from country to country, depending on the owners' political affiliation.