Ron Chernow Quote
Arguing for a new trial, Hamilton highlighted the principle at stake, the protection of a free press: The liberty of the press consists, in my idea, in publishing the truth from good motives and for justifiable ends, [even] though it reflect on the government, on magistrates, or individuals.18 As a victim of repeated press abuse, Hamilton did not endorse a completely unfettered press: I consider this spirit of abuse and calumny as the pest of society. I know the best of men are not exempt from attacks of slander. . . . Drops of water in long and continued succession will wear out adamant.19 Hence the importance of truth, fairness, and absence of malice in reportage.
Arguing for a new trial, Hamilton highlighted the principle at stake, the protection of a free press: The liberty of the press consists, in my idea, in publishing the truth from good motives and for justifiable ends, [even] though it reflect on the government, on magistrates, or individuals.18 As a victim of repeated press abuse, Hamilton did not endorse a completely unfettered press: I consider this spirit of abuse and calumny as the pest of society. I know the best of men are not exempt from attacks of slander. . . . Drops of water in long and continued succession will wear out adamant.19 Hence the importance of truth, fairness, and absence of malice in reportage.
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