1. There are many problems in LA, including a Mayor that marchs with illegal immigrants, a Cardinal that protected child molesters for 20 years and the LA Times which reads like an extension of the Democratic party. I don't know any thing about Mr Zell's opinions but I know he was a smart and successful RE investor and was well respected. Hopefully he will see the need to change the bias of the LA Times and present a more fair appproach to shape the views of our community.

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2. Greenspun theorizes that newspapers value to our democracy depends on "how well the citizens accept and believe our work." But we know from surveys, like those done by Pew, that newspapers fail miserably on that count. And there's little evidence that newspaper take those concerns seriously. Instead of welcoming an open examination of the reporting and opinions they publish, they often systematically exclude those who would challenge it. I suspect most people feel that an open exchange of ideas and arguments is the key to what a democracy is all about. If newspapers don't commit themselves to that principle, their demise should be welcome.

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