روز اول

INFORMING THE PUBLIC

Public opinion has an important place in a democracy.

The public, often lethargic is susceptible to a wide variety of influences.

The most prevalent of these is the mass media.

These communications media-the press, radio, and television-have a paramount position In initiating, influencing, and shaping public opinion.

Bearing this responsibility, the mass media are often accused of being remiss in their duty to inform the public.

There has been a great deal of hostile comment leveled against these opinion molders.