[100%FEDUP]

Members of the media FREELY and WILLINGLY put themselves into these positions all the time and for what, more face time on camera, a better gig down the road or to forward an agenda? It certainly isn't to seek the truth, because they haven't done that for the last 8 years!

A good friend of mine is a reporter and I asked him if he would go if asked.
His answer was, "In a heartbeat!"
As good of a friend as he is to me, I see ABSOLUTELY NO reason to put yourself in harm's way for a story.

As much as I hate to say this, if you choose to play russian roulette I have no pity for you.

What really gets me is most media people are asked to do this by higher-ups who are safely out of the line of fire. And will NEVER EVER put THEMSELVES into these situations, but they know they have fools who will do it "in a heartbeat!"
It is usually blind ambition that drives journalists to make irrational decisions for the sake of "getting the big scoop!"

Let's face it the idea of journalists who are compelled to seek out the TRUTH will serve a better service to humanity doing so at home. Maybe then days like 9/11 could be avoided!

[Merovingian]

Sure, no one is twisting their arms, and they might even have motivations which are less than altruistic, but still it is dangerous work.

Dear Fed, As you see above, I was trying to be subtle. Of course most if not all human actions are selfish. Even many 'charitible' acts are done in order to prove one's unselfishness or generosity!!!! See how GOOD I am..."There is no charity without surplus"..in other words, people only 'donate', or give money that is EXTRA...True charity would be where sacrifice is involved on the part of the giver...LOL