The Code of Ethics for the Society of Professional Journalism considers public enlightenment
A) the precursor of a consumer society.
B) the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy.
C) the basis for advertising, public relations and all marketing communication.
D) unnecessary for the practice of responsible journalism.
E) beneficial to the public sector - namely, government - but not to the private sector.

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The Code of Ethics for the Society of Professional Journalism views public enlightenment as the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy, emphasizing the role of journalism in informing the public to foster a just and democratic society.