Quote by Paddy Chayefsky

Television is democracy at its ugliest.

Television is democracy at its ugliest.

Summary

This quote is a criticism of television as a medium of communication and its negative impact on democracy. It suggests that television fosters and highlights the negative aspects of democracy instead of promoting its virtues. It implies that television, due to its sensationalism, bias, or manipulation, distorts public discourse and undermines the principles of democracy such as fairness, equal representation, and informed participation. It portrays television as a medium that amplifies the less attractive aspects of democracy, potentially leading to division, misinformation, and the erosion of democratic values.

By Paddy Chayefsky

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