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On the Road Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-02-04 01:48 PM
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14. There is the Complicating Factor
that the "independent press" in Venezuela has by their own admission cospired in the recent coup and has every intention of wanting to overthrow the government again.

Rights are always balanced against other rights. The right of the people to a representative government comes first.

The idea of freedom of the press began at a time when the press was composed of many small independent newpapers. When the press is complosed of monied opposition to a populist candidate, it is time to do some reconsideration.
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