I both agree and disagree with this statement because I believe that media is the backbone of society and society is the backbone of a country.
Step-by-step explanation:
The media we consume influences our thoughts, actions, and beliefs. Although media itself is not the backbone of an entire country it is the backbone of the individuals that live in it. Both sides can be argued since there were countries before the media we know today, but media is so present in our day and age that it could very easily become a backbone.