As a heavily enthused reporter and writer Eugene Driscoll appeals as a very dedicated individual to his craft. Being one of only two people responsible for valleyindy.org his accomplishments pour from the pages posted throughout the website.
Driscoll expressed his concern for the current Newspaper industries, focusing on the lack of interest becoming more and more abundant as time draws on. Through printed newspapers funding and advertising, as well as profit, are the primary goal of the paper since it is a needed element in funding the business itself. Although, this advertisement disrupts the distribution of the real words trying to be delivered. Not to say all newspaper employees goal is to acquire profit, but it is an obvious requirment.
Through the internet, many expenses may be eliminated and a broader crowd may be reached. Driscoll highlights the importance to readers of local news over that of a larger scheme ranging from county to state. It is clear that a readers concerns are those that will directly effect his/her self and local community, Driscoll also, "Lives in the community they cover".
For one, just about every time I lay my hands on a local paper such as the Danbury News Times, my focus is mainly on events regarding the Danbury area rather than that of Newtown, New Milford or New Fairfield.
Referring to the actual neccessity of press is another matter. If all paper presses were to fall, which is a concern especially with the current econoomy, where would the "News" come from. Would it be right for government to directly deliver propaganda...sorry I mean news? The news would inevitably be biased and lack freedom of speech the people may offer.
The idea of an imediate news source from a local man determined to deliver the news to his fellow peers is a much more comforting thought.
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