Get back to reliable newspaper reporting

As a 91-year-old senior citizen and one who is still very interested in current events, I make the following relevant observations:

A favorite pastime for me is watching old movies. And though fun and entertaining, I find them also to be a history lesson.

First observation: Back then, there was lots of news. Newspapers had dozens of reporters snooping for stories. The daily newspaper was read by everyone, delivered to homes or at the corner newsstand. Reporters raced to beat out their competitors to get a scoop first. Today — newspapers just copy from large corporate entities who have a message bias. Result? Declining subscribers and an uninformed voter. Prime

Second observation: Family and community life used to have a common thread, shared values of right and wrong. Yes, there will always be bad people doing bad things. However, the difference today is we have no agreement on what is good or bad. Now anything is allowed. Churches still preach the Bible, but the people in the pews interpret their own view. Preachers are timid and value popularity more than instructing us how to act.

What is the solution? More newspapers, more independent reporting and more unbiased election guidance. Subscriptions would triple if the papers were balanced and essential. Yes, I know there is the internet, but most of those reporting were shoved out of newspapers by biased agendas. We the people want all the news and make up our own minds.

I want Democrats to defend their policies. They do not. I’m bored with their constant “Trump is bad” rhetoric.

The morning newspaper is as essential as my cup of coffee. Recipes, sports and entertainment are fun, but the news component is essential for the survival of America.

Mari MacGregor

Aurora