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Which of the following statements supports the argument best that in a democracy media plays a very important role in our lives?

A)  It is through the media that we hear about issues related to the working of the government.

B)  The media decides what to focus on and in this way it 'sets the agenda'.

C)  Recognising that the media will not be interested in covering 'small' issues that involve ordinary people and their daily lives, several local groups have come forward to start their own media.

D)  By focusing on particular issues, the media influences our thoughts, feelings and actions, and brings those issues to our attention.

E)  None of these