When, in a free society, the press is criticized for negativity, that almost always means it has dared to question the policies of the party in power… - Roger Ebert

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When, in a free society, the press is criticized for negativity, that almost always means it has dared to question the policies of the party in power. 'Patriotism,' Samuel Johnson said, 'is the last refuge of a scoundrel.' He could have been speaking of those who use it to shield themselves from dissent.