Charlie Rose

robdverity  05/04/2011 04:51 PM Report

As a sexist pig I have no credibility for this. Women doing macho-adrenaline-riched things are only good in short bursts. Careers of it a la Lara Logan (CBS) et al are antithetical to motherhood, family and even peace itself. The insanity of wars (incl reporting) should be bound to one-half of us; the other half should counter with sanity. Not join it.

beenthere246  05/03/2011 02:16 PM Report

I admire her courage and resilience and her husband's understanding.

I just needed a good stiff drink after watching this interview.

Muslim cultures are difficult for women in general, putting herself in those situations require a psychological armor not only for the journalist but the viewer as well, perhaps it was is a bit too much.

The dark side only makes us more sensitive, but there is so much one can take as journalism or documentary, whether you are the one delivering or receiving it.

Wish her the best in her career.

REMant  05/02/2011 12:43 PM Report

While I think it's a very good thing that journalists cover everyday life in war zones and not just the battles and disasters, they do need to develop an historian's perspective, and not sensationalize or sentimentalize stuff like Whig and Progressive reformers. Nevertheless, I certainly would not expect to be accorded any special privileges particularly if I were a citizen of a combatant nation. I have a feeling the producers and host were disappointed in this interview in that respect. BTW, kids in America have been known to kill themselves, and often teachers and classmates, too.