Is Having Access to Alternative Sources of Information Considered a Key

Is having access to alternative sources of information considered a key criterion of democracy?

A) No,because most Americans are not interested in keeping up with current events
B) Yes,because citizens in a democracy have a right to access information sources that are not controlled by the government
C) Yes,because government control over media is common in the world's democracies
D) No,because government-controlled media would provide more and better information about all political processes
E) No,because alternative sources are too biased to be of any use