All of the following principles of ethical communication are included in the National Communication Association's Credo for Ethical Communication EXCEPT

a) "We endorse freedom of speech only when the truth does not cause detrimental results or harm others."
b) "We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication."
c) "We strive to understand and respect other communicators before evaluating and responding to their messages."
d) "We are committed to the courageous expression of personal conviction in pursuit of fairness and justice."
e) "We promote a communication climate of caring and mutual understanding."


ANS: a

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