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pie distribute several emails a day to their “mailing” lists, circulating articles supporting their particular political views with a punch of the “send” key.
But can this flood of instant and often unvetted information replace quality print media? I think not.
Democracy requires an informed and educated populace if it is to elect officials who will govern through policies and legislation conceived with the public interest in mind. Voters choosing such officials must understand the issues being addressed. Here, the careful collection, analysis and dissemination of fact and opinion — the societal role of
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