This Instrument

Edward R. Morrow, October 15th, 1958, in a speech to the RTNDA:

This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires and lights in a box. There is a great and perhaps decisive battle to be fought against ignorance, intolerance and indifference. This weapon of television could be useful.

I’d encourage you to read the speech in its entirety ...

.  Maybe even twice.  Think about the tools you have, and whether or not you’re determined to use them.

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