Robert Fisk & War Correspondents

March 05, 2012  •  Leave a Comment

 

Robert Fisk: The heroic myth and the uncomfortable truth of war reporting

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-the-heroic-myth-and-the-uncomfortable-truth-of-war-reporting-7499735.html

This is an interesting viewpoint from a reporter who has covered many wars during his prolific career.  His basic thesis is that covering wars is not about the war itself or the war victims: it has become about the reporters who cover the war.  Fisk is voicing his opinion during a 3-week span where a number of journalist have died covering the Syrian uprising.

What are your thoughts on this article?

Article's subtitle: "Like other correspondents, Robert Fisk has risked his life to 'witness history".  But after almost four decades, he feels ambivalent towards his profession."


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