Freedom of the press shouldn't be mistaken for strange and ironic idea that one can't criticize huge news corporations for political bias and misleading and false stories.   

Pretty lame to say that he who critiques the press wants a press wholly controlled by a dictatorship.   I never said or alluded to any such thing.

What I am saying is that few realize that the American press has evolved into ever more sensational and trivial "news" reporting.  And it's having an effect on how people think.

Bear in mind that the relentless, billion dollar, 24/7  and highly liberal corporate press has more influence on how we think than does our schools or our churches.   To suggest that this must not be criticized is quite thoughtless.