what was that all about?

I think Qand A is one of the best formulas. The question about revenue was broached, but not very well answered. If this is the way of the future revenue needs to be examined.

While we read more and more about newspapers closing their doors, we need the stories like this one that discuss what alternatives are in the works or are possible.

It gives a good picture of what is coming and offers some reasons why and some look into the future. It offers opinions on whether the newspapers are wanted/needed/will be missed.

I avoided the first two questions about factual and fair. I trust the information, but cannot answer to whether it is factual. Fair? To whom? What is fair?

My problem with articles of this sort is realizing that I will not be alive on the date that is predicted and I will not be around to see whether it happened. One, I won't be able to see it happene; two, it is a reminder that my window is closing. But, with the rapid change in technology, particularly in the communication field, and with the apparent acceleration of news apathy, the end of at least print media may come much sooner than predicted in the article.

It will be very interesting to follow this story. I was with United Press International for 27 years and watched similar changes and adjustments to the world of journalism around us. As the story says, UPI is now a mere shadow of what it once was. We ahd our glory days. They are no longer. All media are changing. It would also be interesting to sit in on some journalilsm classes to see what they are teaching about our field. Dave Rosso

Excellent job. This group is a service to all Americans seeking to see under the clips and quips.

It is interesting and informative only in that it gives a view of what is going on inside Iran. But, it is definitely one person's view. I have no reason to dispute it. I don't have a lot of reason to accept it, either.

We need more of this. We need media who will investigate and question everything -- from the White House to the campaign trail to Congress to local officials and politicians. This is the kind of journalism that will keep 'em honest. It also could have kept us out of wars.

An important story that needs much more reporting. This is a breaking story that needs more investigatiuon and pushing for answers from this administration.

It is important to have Mr. Franklin's version of the events. But, just because he lives there, has covered the story from "the very beginning," and his wife is a teacher at the school does not necessarily give his version credence. It gives his version. And this artcile has no other version or other source.

It needs to get off the legalese and tell the average reader what the proposition means, what it does, who it affects. It needs more input from proponents and opponents. This issue has been around for a while and sides have been formed. The issue has a history that goes beyond California. This would add perspective to the story.

This is preaching to the choir. There is little source material. It appears to be the opinions of the captains without actual facts. As an editor, I would want people other than the captains giving me some fill.

Richard Cohen has been in this business a long time. This column is informative and helps to give the picture of what is behind the congressional resolution. I only wish someone would explain why Pelosi and company think this resolution -- as Cohen notes, non-binding resolution -- is necessary at this time. Is this a backdoor effort to reduce Turkey's assistance in the Iraq War and, therefore, force a withdrawal of U.S. troops?