How important is news coverage?

A friend posted this, I think it speaks volumes:Lindsey Lohan who? I can't believe the news coverage given to a spoiled 20 something yr old. Here are 20 yr olds worth knowing about: Justin Allen 23, Brett Linley 29, Matt Weikert 29, Justus Bartett 27, Dave Santos 21, Chase Stanley 21, Jesse Reed 26, Matthew King 23, Christopher Goeke 23 & Sheldon Tate 27.These 20 yr olds gave their lives for you this week.