Peter L. Berger Quotes
If you say simply that pressures toward democracy are created by the market, I would say yes.
Peter L. Berger
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When it comes to racism, discrimination, corruption, public lies, dictatorships, and human rights, you have to take a stand as a reporter because I think our responsibility as journalist is to confront those who are abusing power.
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If you say simply that pressures toward democracy are created by the market, I would say yes.
Peter L. Berger
