Hardly. For the record, let me state unequivocally that I hope with all my heart that the Rocky finds a buyer and lives on and on and on. Moreover, I adore daily newspapers. Sure, they can be imperfect and messy and often exasperating, especially when they fail to live up to their potential. But at their best, they're vital and vigorous and energetic, helping to provide the glue that turns a disparate collection of individuals into a community.
At the same time, I feel, predictably, that a little snark can be a good thing, especially in grim times like these. Suggesting that this view makes my newspaper love less than pure is the equivalent of arguing that I'm anti-American if I laugh at some stupid malapropism by George W. Bush -- so do it at your peril. Otherwise, the terrorists win. -- Michael Roberts
