Which of the Following Rationales Explains Why a "Free Press

Which of the following rationales explains why a "free press" has been viewed as necessary to democratic politics since the American Revolution?

A) Affordable access to unlimited information by all classes of people is a key feature of democratic politics because of the influence of the Internet.
B) Only a free press will be likely to represent the stories of power minorities such as women, people of colour, and persons with disabilities.
C) Individuals are entitled to freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression. Freedom of the press and free speech are included in this group of rights.
D) All other groups and individuals are self-interested and cannot be counted on to give an objective assessment of their goals and actions.
E) Concealment, deception, and manipulation best serves the interests of those who seek to attain their goals through media exposure.