After finishing Dying to Tell the Story, it has become more evident to me, how much courage is required in the field of war journalism. Journalists put their lives on the line, all in the name of showing the world what is going on. It is a very dangerous job, and these journalists have chances—time and time again—to get out, but again and again they go back. These are people that make the world a better place. They aren't changing the world, necessarily; but they sure as hell are making a difference, by consistently exposing injustices throughout the world.
In Egypt, we have journalists working round the clock, many of whom have been attacked or even sexually assaulted. They do not have an easy job. And yet, over and over again, they are committed to being good journalists and showing events as they are. It is courage, and it is admirable.
It is courageous, and while being a war journalist isn't exactly a field I would like to pursue, I admire the intrinsic values involved. There is a fascinating aspect of madness involved, of courage tested every day of the job. Simply put, it astonishes me the bravery of these journalists, no matter how protected they are. It's a commendable trait, and these men and women are, without a doubt, making the world a better, more open place every day.
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