By Sharon Steck Santa Monica
I have enjoyed and learned a lot from reading your fine newspaper ever since it was first published. However, (on July 25) you devoted most of the front page, as well as half of both pages 10-11, to the story (“Freaky Tuesday,” July 25) of another publicity seeking, rich, young, law-breaking drunk — Lindsay Lohan. It is a sad state of affairs for your good paper. (The Daily Press) is not The Globe or The National Enquirer, or such. Surely, your reporters can find more important local news that affects many of us, rather than the Lohan story. Many of us are getting tired of press publicity that promotes out-of-control behaviors of young so-called “famous” people who are far from being models for our youth.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 28, 2007. Read the original PDF.