I’m not sure spending $500 million to support local journalism will do more than buy a little time for a system that isn’t working. I’ve always felt the money would be better spent in teaching anyone who wants to learn the basic skills and practices of journalism, so that lots of approaches are possible. Sources go direct, ie blogging. I have long advocated that a semester of journalism should be encouraged or required for a university degree. What’s the point of educating a mind if that mind doesn’t know how to share the knowledge with others? My blogger colors are showing here. I still believe the people are our best hope. And I think journalism failed and propping it up will help keep reporters employed a little longer, but I don’t think it will create a foundation that can be built on. We will still have an urgent need for news we can trust. #