Summary
This quote suggests that the press, similar to the air we breathe, is both necessary and unrestricted. It implies that just as the air is available to everyone without limitations, allowing for freedom and movement, the press should also enjoy certain freedoms and independence. The phrase "chartered libertine" may imply that while the press operates within certain boundaries and ethical responsibilities, it should be allowed the freedom to disseminate information and express opinions without excessive censorship or control.
Topics
Journalism
By William Pitt