Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the above passage?

Correct Option: (a) Responsible media should not distort the real in an ideal democracy.

The passage discusses the function of a robust democracy where reality, regardless of how inconvenient it may be, must find a transparent and unhindered expression. It highlights that the media plays a pivotal role in this system. Specifically, the passage concludes with the assertion: "A normatively responsible media through its communication effect has the responsibility to circulate the content of reality without distortion." This directly emphasizes that in an ideal democratic environment, a responsible media must present the facts and reality accurately without any manipulation or distortion. Option (a) directly captures this central crux of the passage. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect because they either introduce concepts not supported by the text (like fake news being inherent or absolute freedom of expression) or suggest a lack of control which is not the main message of the text.