Paul, I’m curious what you think journalism is for (or *should* be)? As far as I see it, its basic function is to inform us of things we really *need* to know — this, and only this, is the loss of function that’s worth worrying about and (if needed) even worth being subsidized by the government… D.
(http://citmedia.org/blog/2007/05/19/san-francisco-paper-whacks-jobs/#comment-149889)
