It's not that people care what she says, it's that anyone (including Kathy Griffen types) are given a microphone and airtime if they follow the approved script. And doing that steals the spotlight from things that actually might be funny or interesting. And because following the script is mandated, even things that were once funny (eg., the Daily Show) turn into the same tired routine every night and become unwatchable.
It's not the end of the world, we can watch the ballgame instead, but it's certainly marked a downturn in our culture and our entertainment options.