Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Bloggers vs. newspapers

In the debate about the future of newspapers, it's been questioned whether bloggers will be able to keep government from getting out of control. The story goes the public needs full-time newspaper reporters, who can pursue and uncover governments trying to secretly bend the rules. Bloggers won't have the time or resources to keep government in line.
Exhibit one on the side of the bloggers - SWAC girl.
Her publicizing Tuesday's meeting against Augusta County's reassessments shows the power of the blog megaphone. Obviously, getting people riled up about higher taxes is like shooting fish in a barrel. But discontent against government that might be diffuse has been gathered, focused and blasted across the county and state.
I think bloggers will be up to the task the future presents. Hopefully, some form of newspapers will be alongside to help.

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