During every great crisis in this country, the press has served a critical function of shining a big bright shining light on all the abuses, shortcomings and failings of the other three branches of government. That’s right, the other three branches of government. The press has often been called the fourth branch of government and in many ways it is the most important branch of government. Remember that our forefathers chose the First Amendment and Freedom of the Press as the most important and First Amendment to the Constitution.
The Foreclosure Fiasco and slow speed train wreck that is playing out in our courtrooms will take years to sort out. The damage already done will be immeasurable. It will be no satisfaction for those that have been sounding the alarm bells to say that the warnings were given, but there are those that did stand up. Throughout this crisis the St. Petersburg Times has consistently reported on the complex issues involving foreclosure, the good and the bad, the bad borrowers and the bad lenders, always with the focus on the larger picture and impact of the unfolding story.
Please read today’s St. Petersburg Times story here and importantly, log on and make comments.
The more attention these stories get, the more support our press will put behind covering these important issues.