The News Media's Common-Carrier Role Is Based on the Idea

The news media's common-carrier role is based on the idea that

A) the news will be available to all citizens.
B) various news organizations should interpret the news in nearly the same way.
C) the press should not charge for public service announcements.
D) the press should provide a channel through which political leaders can communicate their views to the public.
E) the press should be patriotic in the reporting of the news.