Newspaper editor: Our newspaper has a responsibility to serve the public interest. When our critics contend that our recent story about the affair of Governor Byce was excessively intrusive, we must reply that the overwhelming public interest in this matter made it our responsibility to publicize facts about the affair. Which one of the following is a flaw in the newspaper editor's defense of the newspaper story?
A: Improperly taking advantage of an ambiguity in the phrase "public interest"
B: Confusing his responsibility as a newspaper editor with the responsibility of the governor
C: Forgetting his legal responsibility for reporting such stories
D: Ignoring his moral obligation to listen to critics
Choose A, B, C or D as your solution.
A