Television is a business whose purpose is gathering audiences.
The Times chose, instead, to use its Metro Section, a laudable enough choice, since the very survival of an entire metropolitan neighborhood is at stake. It's neither pretty nor new. This is the heart of the matter. The coalition of clergy, residents, decent business people and elected officials knows very well what these motels and related businesses are doing to the community, and is suing to prevent further motel openings. That's not their objective.