For it is their power to tyrannize in the first place that allowed them to acquire wealth 5 and wealth that allowed them to perpetuate their tyranny. The issue of so called 'special interests' and the undue influence of wealth in the political arena is one current manifestation of the abuse of the power of the purse. The masters of the power of the word are the media and the members of the legal profession . The instrument of the law and communication is language. The experts in the use of language are the members of the legal profession and the journalists of the media.
Language is an imperfect instrument.
It is used to express the mind's intention into communicable information. It is also used through the art of persuasion, to translate the communicated word into desired action. The members of the media are trained in the use of language for the purpose of becoming objective fact finders to seek out and report the truth. The interest they share in common and with the Nation is the principle of freedom of the press . However like any other business or professional group they do possess an interest in their own financial power and well being adverse to the Nation's interest.