The quality of Walter Cronkite allow us to see the sad state of our current news media

[NRaleighLiberal]

not that there aren't a few exceptions here and there, but my, how far they have fallen.

Thanks, Mr. Cronkite. My wife and my life are better having experienced you. Rest in Peace...and prayers to your family, as you will surely and sorely be missed.

[liberal N proud]

1. Walter is the high water mark in journalist

Those who call themselves journalist don't deserve to be in the category as Walter Cronkite.

[JI7]

2. we have too many media whores now

[liberal N proud]

4. Brian Williams just now said as much on Rachel Maddow

[eleny]

3. I know what you mean - he reported the news in a serious style

Then, the "cutsie news" style started creeping in. I first saw that on a visit to Colorado from New York. I thought it was folksy but never dreamed it would take hold and go viral.