To protect editorial independence, Dave Scott gave me a choice at that point.
为了保护编辑独立性,戴夫·斯科特当时给了我一个选择。
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Editorial independence
Editorial independence is the freedom of editors to make decisions without interference from the owners of a publication. Editorial independence is tested, for instance, if a newspaper runs articles that may be unpopular with its advertising clientele or critical of its ownership.