Don’t let corporate raiders liquidate the fourth estate

by John McManus (Link to Grade the News)

Tue, Nov 29, 2005 2:33PM

"Whether you subscribe or not, the newspaper is an essential democratic institution, affecting everyone in the region. Newspapers empower civic participation. They set the public agenda by digging up much of the content seen on local TV news, radio, cable and the Web.

News has the power to define reality. It is unlike any other product traded on Wall Street."

John McManus
Grade the News
Nov. 29, 2005:

"It's come to this: A single wealthy investor is able to threaten the civic vitality of 32 American metropolitan areas by forcing the sale of their newspapers to new owners in order to satisfy his demand for larger profits."

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http://www.gradethenews.org/commentaries/boycott.htm

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