Louise Dufresne Published in New York Times
>> Saturday, January 31, 2009
I'm really excited about my friend Louise and her recent letter to the editor that was published in the New York Times. She writes about the decline of newspaper readership, especially among people in our generation.
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To the Editor:
We certainly cannot afford to lose the careful reporting offered by American newspapers, but sending a check is not the answer.
Even if we were able to financially ensure the continued existence of American newspapers, how can we ensure citizen engagement? It is far easier to browse oversimplified headlines on the Internet than it is to pick up a newspaper and read an article in depth.
This is why only a small handful of students at my boarding school read newspapers. The failing newspapers are a reflection of our failure to keep my generation interested in issues of national and international importance.
Louise Dufresne
Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 28, 2009
