While it's true that blogging has become a powerful force in our world to the dismay of much of the MSM, let's be realistic and know that blogging is only one of many communications tools to enable people to express their views about or to their governments.
Nevertheless, blogging is here to stay and we are seeing more frequent sojourns into this medium by the MSM. Dan Gillmor was an early convert from the MSM and has become a strong advocate of public journalism. You can find his blog here. Another, though not a journalist is Dave Winer, the father of blogging. His blog is here.
Though there may be 14 million blogs, let's remember that many of them are of no political import. Having said that, I believe blogging is a powerful force that provides all sides of an issue, both rational and extreme. With blogging now a mainstream avenue of communication, wise governments will pay attention to what its citizens are thinking and writing.
I've been blogging since 2002 and though I have little or no impact on what governments do, I know I have a place to publish what I think. Whether anyone reads it is another matter.
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