"...WHY DOES this matter? Because, in a democracy, the media isn't just another business. Instead, it's what we turn to for the ideas and information that make it possible for us to perform our duties as citizens, such as voting and being involved in community issues. Furthermore, I don't think media control should be concentrated geographically--which is what happens when local owners are bought (or forced) out by media monoliths that aren't part of the communities their properties serve. " [Source: AnchorDesk at ZDnet.com]