Abstract
We believe the media must be given every amount of freedom. If you muzzle the people for too long, it will get to a point when they'll not be able to absorb it, they will explode and there will be developments similar to what is now taking place in Eastern Europe. However, the media too should realize this in going about their duties, they must be responsible, they cannot afford to be reckless. We feel very worried when we see people using the press irresponsibly and recklessly. My argument has always been that the journalist's pen is as lethal as the rifle in the hand of a military marksman. This means the pressman should be extremely cautious about what he commits to paper. This doesn't mean he should not criticise.., As long as the criticism is objective, there is nothing wrong with it. We sincerely hope the people who are in such a noble profession as the media should carry themselves with the decorum expected of them.