There will be a special place in hell reserved for Sam Zell if he, in fact, does pursue the Tribune Co. He's quoted in this article, saying that "there is no difference" between running a newspaper and managing any other for-profit business. (thanks for the link JB)
I understand newspapers are a business. Believe me. But to equate what a newspaper does with what Home Depot does puts democracy in jeopardy. And, no, I'm not exaggerating because Zell is only one of thousands - hell, millions - that feel the same way. Which sums up why journalism is in such as sad state today. And seeing it in print literally turns my stomach.
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