Google News + Technorati + Citizen Blogging = ?

out of the millions who blog, a handful do what professionals call journalism. would more be better? should we actively promote citizen journalism? we could. local civic journalism clubs. a full blown track in public school starting at age 8. an awards ceremony like the pulitzer for best cj reporting, best analysis, best thread, best catch of something missed by major media. grants to develop curriculum for business, science, public affairs, sports reportage. a professional guild helping cjers get press credentials and access like any news network. legal services for bloggers to protect sources, file foias, use sunshine ordinances, and defend ip. and this is just for plain old text. what will citizen journalism look like in 2009? my wild ass speculation: (like anyone will remembe...