A: Public figures have the power to affect the society and stir certain beliefs in people.
R1: They are considered to be unofficial opinion leaders' as they give credibility, prominence, and importance to certain messages brought forth and created by the media, thus affecting cognitive change among individuals.
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R2: since public figures are often represented on the media, the things they do or say can have a very huge impact on the users of media.
conclusion:Thus, public figures should be accountable for their words since they can bring about really grave consequences