Amanda Bennett's thoughts on change as she leaves Philly

As Amanda Bennett leaves the Inq. in Philly she has the following to say:

"This is a tough time for newspapers everywhere. Perhaps more so here than in most places. There are dozens of assaults from all directions on newspapers, from the Internet and other electronic media, to the changes in the businesses of the department stores, airlines and automobile manufacturers who are our big advertisers, to the changes in reading habits of young people and the way families spend their time.

But it's not the end of journalism - or of newspapers - here or anywhere else. Reinvention is difficult and painful. But ultimately I am certain that the fundamental need people have for smart, timely, interesting and relevant information will prevail.

Certainly newspapers have survived technological challenges in the past - from telegraph to radio to television. They will survive this, too."

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/editorial/16096923.htm