Comments on: Photographer Suicide Pulitzer Winning Photo http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/ Hemmy.net - A source of varied interests for everyone, the weblog that never sleeps. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:08:11 +0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Sarun Kissangas http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-302692 Sarun Kissangas Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:39:53 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-302692 Feared infection? Yet killed himself? so he decided to leave to the vulture who doesnt fear getting infected!!!! Feared infection? Yet killed himself? so he decided to leave to the vulture who doesnt fear getting infected!!!!

]]> By: James http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-235163 James Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:35:38 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-235163 I also wanted to clarify one thing: when I said that the politician would be furious, I meant that he would be furious at the image he was seeing, not that he would be furious that you would even show it to him. Also, instead of "urging" the politician or supermodel, a more proper word would be to "direct" them. Thank you I also wanted to clarify one thing: when I said that the politician would be furious, I meant that he would be furious at the image he was seeing, not that he would be furious that you would even show it to him. Also, instead of “urging” the politician or supermodel, a more proper word would be to “direct” them.

Thank you

]]> By: James Charles Hughes http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-235162 James Charles Hughes Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:28:06 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-235162 "someone", every single thing you wrote is true. But the fact is that no matter how rich or poor you are, you can still make the journey to these places to do what we all MUST. Everyone is unique: some do not pity the child at all, and I do not hold this against them, and some feel so wrong that they make a genuine change, which I cherish. I will not speak ill of a dead man, but I will share my opinion: If I had been in this photographer's place, I would have helped the child to a safer place. I would have put my fears of catching AIDS of Malaria or another disease and picked the child up. Even if would not have the means to feed and rehydrate him, I would do what I could to make him comfortable in his remaining time. I would have lost myself, as this poor man did, and likely would have followed his lead. I pity him greatly, for he must have felt so powerless, so hurt, so wounded that he could not see his own potential. If he hadn't been in so much pain, he could have gone back to Sudan and done what he could. He felt something that most people would be lucky to feel at least once in their lives. God Bless Kevin Carter, and may He lay his soul to rest. May he enter Heaven, and feast with this child. May God forgive him his pain, and my God inspire us all to take action. Money, and the entire society it is built upon, is superficial. I'm willing to bet that if you showed this to a supermodel, it would stir the same feelings in her that we all seem to be feeling. If you showed it to a politician, as disgusting as they are, (s)he would be furious. If even just one person could be there, to urge the supermodel or politician to take action with their own hands, it would mean more to their supporters than all the false promises in the world. Are you listening, Washington? But then again, the whole of our existence in the U.S. has become so morally and sensibly fucked, that truth and common sense are as rare as those individuals who will look upon this picture and go to Sudan to actually DO SOMETHING. All I feel from this picture is a desire to help. One day, hopefully soon, I will act on that feeling, on my own. I WILL remember this picture each time I bite into my Big Mac, and take a sip of my coke. God help us all, assuming we're still worth it. “someone”, every single thing you wrote is true. But the fact is that no matter how rich or poor you are, you can still make the journey to these places to do what we all MUST. Everyone is unique: some do not pity the child at all, and I do not hold this against them, and some feel so wrong that they make a genuine change, which I cherish. I will not speak ill of a dead man, but I will share my opinion: If I had been in this photographer’s place, I would have helped the child to a safer place. I would have put my fears of catching AIDS of Malaria or another disease and picked the child up. Even if would not have the means to feed and rehydrate him, I would do what I could to make him comfortable in his remaining time. I would have lost myself, as this poor man did, and likely would have followed his lead. I pity him greatly, for he must have felt so powerless, so hurt, so wounded that he could not see his own potential. If he hadn’t been in so much pain, he could have gone back to Sudan and done what he could. He felt something that most people would be lucky to feel at least once in their lives. God Bless Kevin Carter, and may He lay his soul to rest. May he enter Heaven, and feast with this child. May God forgive him his pain, and my God inspire us all to take action. Money, and the entire society it is built upon, is superficial. I’m willing to bet that if you showed this to a supermodel, it would stir the same feelings in her that we all seem to be feeling. If you showed it to a politician, as disgusting as they are, (s)he would be furious. If even just one person could be there, to urge the supermodel or politician to take action with their own hands, it would mean more to their supporters than all the false promises in the world.

Are you listening, Washington?

But then again, the whole of our existence in the U.S. has become so morally and sensibly fucked, that truth and common sense are as rare as those individuals who will look upon this picture and go to Sudan to actually DO SOMETHING. All I feel from this picture is a desire to help. One day, hopefully soon, I will act on that feeling, on my own. I WILL remember this picture each time I bite into my Big Mac, and take a sip of my coke.

God help us all, assuming we’re still worth it.

]]> By: someone on the far side of the world http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-234997 someone on the far side of the world Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:05:39 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-234997 as long as we live in monetary (money rules) society around the world, this picture will be truth and life for so many people, not just children. However, i would like to add that god favors his children above all else, so bill gates wont make it into heaven before that child does (regardless of his few thousand bucks donations each year, compared to his vast wealth), which in a way is comforting to know. dont get me wrong, i too am sad about this picture, but i do not grieve as much about it as others would. people can think of me what they want, and still my view will not change. regarding carters so called "ethics", i will have to remind everyone that sickness (malaria, aids etc) was as real threats as day and night is inevidable in that region, he was forbidden to touch the child. So in his defence, there was nothing he could do, which in turn tore him apart inside resulting in his untimely death. Carter did have compassion, more than you know, and that compassion is what you see on the photo. He could not do anything himself, but what the message implies in that picture is that we should all do something. Giving funds for just any organisation isnt the answer, most of them pocket 80% on "administration" and your 100 dollars donation becomes 20 bucks as soon as you deposit it. i myself am poor, but if i actually had money enough to spend, i would not donate, i would ACT! I would go there and make sure that every penny i spent was reaching the place i wanted it to go! i'm talking building schools, nursing homes for these children, food for instance, if you purchase the supplies directly from a producer in say china for rice or something, you can feed much more than a village for the same money the so called agencies uses your 100 dollars to feed 5 children. the world is screwed up in a way we can't even imagine. you give away 100 bucks and feel better about yourself, but its hollow, has no meaning, the money ends up in the pockets of wealthy fat bastards driving around bentleys and ferraris.. still feel good ? projects like doctors without borders and such are the only true things worth investing in. they make a difference! If you ask me, Carter should have gotten a Nobel prize for that picture since it makes us all think twice and think about how fortunate we are. so next time you use your iphone, remember that the little thing costs as much as feeding 25 children for a week, if not more! so think about that next time you answer your fancy cell phone. The place to start change is not with the people feeling for this child, it starts with the governments who donate billions to such countries where the money is spent on ammo and weaponry for waging wars against its own people. Africa is still the number one continent this is happening, and it wont stop until the rest of the world realises the fault in a government and stop this silly "donation". the donations should go to organizations who want to make a difference and not the government of the countries involved. The only BIG problem is, there is money in war, all the weapons and munitions and stuff purchased by these governments is like gold and diamonds to them, truth be told, governments is the citizens worst enemy in a case like this. You may love your country more than your spouse, but do you really, honestly believe that theyre not getting something in return for the so-called "donation"? All the BS about supermodels wishing for world peace, not likely going to happen EVER in our lifetime. Not the way things are now, there is too much control to keep money as the only power in this world! and too many rich people want to keep their money, and as long as they keep pouring millions into campaigns and elections and personal pockets... its never gonna change. we have the resources and ability to feed the entire world each day 4 times over, but as long as everything costs money, some will suffer for it. sad but true. as long as we live in monetary (money rules) society around the world, this picture will be truth and life for so many people, not just children. However, i would like to add that god favors his children above all else, so bill gates wont make it into heaven before that child does (regardless of his few thousand bucks donations each year, compared to his vast wealth), which in a way is comforting to know. dont get me wrong, i too am sad about this picture, but i do not grieve as much about it as others would. people can think of me what they want, and still my view will not change. regarding carters so called “ethics”, i will have to remind everyone that sickness (malaria, aids etc) was as real threats as day and night is inevidable in that region, he was forbidden to touch the child. So in his defence, there was nothing he could do, which in turn tore him apart inside resulting in his untimely death. Carter did have compassion, more than you know, and that compassion is what you see on the photo. He could not do anything himself, but what the message implies in that picture is that we should all do something. Giving funds for just any organisation isnt the answer, most of them pocket 80% on “administration” and your 100 dollars donation becomes 20 bucks as soon as you deposit it. i myself am poor, but if i actually had money enough to spend, i would not donate, i would ACT! I would go there and make sure that every penny i spent was reaching the place i wanted it to go! i’m talking building schools, nursing homes for these children, food for instance, if you purchase the supplies directly from a producer in say china for rice or something, you can feed much more than a village for the same money the so called agencies uses your 100 dollars to feed 5 children. the world is screwed up in a way we can’t even imagine. you give away 100 bucks and feel better about yourself, but its hollow, has no meaning, the money ends up in the pockets of wealthy fat bastards driving around bentleys and ferraris.. still feel good ? projects like doctors without borders and such are the only true things worth investing in. they make a difference! If you ask me, Carter should have gotten a Nobel prize for that picture since it makes us all think twice and think about how fortunate we are. so next time you use your iphone, remember that the little thing costs as much as feeding 25 children for a week, if not more! so think about that next time you answer your fancy cell phone. The place to start change is not with the people feeling for this child, it starts with the governments who donate billions to such countries where the money is spent on ammo and weaponry for waging wars against its own people. Africa is still the number one continent this is happening, and it wont stop until the rest of the world realises the fault in a government and stop this silly “donation”. the donations should go to organizations who want to make a difference and not the government of the countries involved. The only BIG problem is, there is money in war, all the weapons and munitions and stuff purchased by these governments is like gold and diamonds to them, truth be told, governments is the citizens worst enemy in a case like this. You may love your country more than your spouse, but do you really, honestly believe that theyre not getting something in return for the so-called “donation”? All the BS about supermodels wishing for world peace, not likely going to happen EVER in our lifetime. Not the way things are now, there is too much control to keep money as the only power in this world! and too many rich people want to keep their money, and as long as they keep pouring millions into campaigns and elections and personal pockets… its never gonna change. we have the resources and ability to feed the entire world each day 4 times over, but as long as everything costs money, some will suffer for it. sad but true.

]]> By: Victoria Sobocki http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-234117 Victoria Sobocki Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:34:25 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-234117 Wow, I remember seeing this picture in a religion lesson in school... I felt so bad the whole day :( I can't believe this, it's out of my mind... I get tears in my eyes and my heart hurts because of stuff like this, and even though all the money we give, it still doesnt help :((((( It makes me realize that i HATE the world sometimes... This is one of my favourite images ever, and I understand the photographer... We live in another world, a censured world where we aren't used to see people like this... - Lé Vici :( Wow, I remember seeing this picture in a religion lesson in school… I felt so bad the whole day :(
I can’t believe this, it’s out of my mind… I get tears in my eyes and my heart hurts because of stuff like this, and even though all the money we give, it still doesnt help :( ((((
It makes me realize that i HATE the world sometimes…

This is one of my favourite images ever, and I understand the photographer… We live in another world, a censured world where we aren’t used to see people like this…

- Lé Vici :(

]]> By: Chris C http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-233404 Chris C Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:40:07 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-233404 We can all sit and present our particular feelings and beliefs about this picture, God, what Carter could/should have done. As we view it on our computers, perhaps we should stop and think about that child and the many others in similar situations. Carter made an excuse and used a code of ethics to get around a moral obligation to reach out and show the simplest of compassion. By some of the logic in these posts, Carter was justified because if it is not in our "job description" then we need not do it. Carter could have taken the picture, conveyed the power and desparation of the situation AND helped that child. It starts with one. That child might have lived to become a charismatic and moving voice of change. Instead he or she died because of a code of ethics. Likely Carter knew this and this image with the many other horrific ones he saw likely pushed him over the edge. We ALL make these types of excuses, and yes I include myslef in that ALL and tus I cannot condemn Carter, but rather feel the saem sorrow that he likley felt for not doing a simple act that could change a life. We all need to give of our time, our money, our thoughts, prayers and anything else we have that can help change not just that situation but those closer to home as well. Telling the world of problems through a camera lens or giving money only does so much. Human acts of compassion can change lives ...it comes through the heart. When you need help, like this child did, hope for compassion from someone, anyone, not money or a pulitzer prize winning photographer. We can all sit and present our particular feelings and beliefs about this picture, God, what Carter could/should have done. As we view it on our computers, perhaps we should stop and think about that child and the many others in similar situations. Carter made an excuse and used a code of ethics to get around a moral obligation to reach out and show the simplest of compassion. By some of the logic in these posts, Carter was justified because if it is not in our “job description” then we need not do it. Carter could have taken the picture, conveyed the power and desparation of the situation AND helped that child. It starts with one. That child might have lived to become a charismatic and moving voice of change. Instead he or she died because of a code of ethics. Likely Carter knew this and this image with the many other horrific ones he saw likely pushed him over the edge. We ALL make these types of excuses, and yes I include myslef in that ALL and tus I cannot condemn Carter, but rather feel the saem sorrow that he likley felt for not doing a simple act that could change a life.
We all need to give of our time, our money, our thoughts, prayers and anything else we have that can help change not just that situation but those closer to home as well. Telling the world of problems through a camera lens or giving money only does so much. Human acts of compassion can change lives …it comes through the heart. When you need help, like this child did, hope for compassion from someone, anyone, not money or a pulitzer prize winning photographer.

]]> By: Stacy http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-233216 Stacy Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:56:56 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-233216 This is in regard to 'nana's' post...As far as prayer is concerned...it is a necessity in this world! Jesus does answer prayer. He has answered many of mine when I was in desperate need. I can not look at this picture and just view it as a starving child needing food and about to be eaten by a bird...but instead, I see if from a mother's heart. I can't imagine looking at this baby and not picking the child up and carrying it to some food and water. It's no wonder the photographer killed himself. Jesus said, 'whatever you do unto the least of these, you have done unto Me.' Regardless of quarantine reasons I think the right thing to do would be to pick the child up and carry him to get food and water and on the way PRAY that God would heal the child and protect you from any disease. WOW, God would have looked down and saw your act of love and would have smiled on you...who better to smile on you? Maybe, the reason why the photographer killed himself was because he was the hand God was going to use to send a powerful message to the world about famine and poverty and the photographer used it for selfish reason and quilt overcame him. What would have been cool is if the photographer would have taken this picture and then picked the child up and carried him to the food...then took the picture of him and the child while the child was eating. Then continued to help the child through out the years and took photos of his life as he grew up...now that's worth a Pulitzer prize and would have touched many lives! This is in regard to ‘nana’s’ post…As far as prayer is concerned…it is a necessity in this world! Jesus does answer prayer. He has answered many of mine when I was in desperate need. I can not look at this picture and just view it as a starving child needing food and about to be eaten by a bird…but instead, I see if from a mother’s heart. I can’t imagine looking at this baby and not picking the child up and carrying it to some food and water. It’s no wonder the photographer killed himself. Jesus said, ‘whatever you do unto the least of these, you have done unto Me.’ Regardless of quarantine reasons I think the right thing to do would be to pick the child up and carry him to get food and water and on the way PRAY that God would heal the child and protect you from any disease. WOW, God would have looked down and saw your act of love and would have smiled on you…who better to smile on you? Maybe, the reason why the photographer killed himself was because he was the hand God was going to use to send a powerful message to the world about famine and poverty and the photographer used it for selfish reason and quilt overcame him. What would have been cool is if the photographer would have taken this picture and then picked the child up and carried him to the food…then took the picture of him and the child while the child was eating. Then continued to help the child through out the years and took photos of his life as he grew up…now that’s worth a Pulitzer prize and would have touched many lives!

]]> By: CB http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-233091 CB Mon, 24 May 2010 12:19:07 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-233091 Many people here have questioned why he didnt save the child. I have read previously that for infection/quarantine reasons he was not allowed any closer. And despite the pic looking close up I believe he was further away than you think. Tragedy all round but certainly we cannot blame the photographer Many people here have questioned why he didnt save the child. I have read previously that for infection/quarantine reasons he was not allowed any closer. And despite the pic looking close up I believe he was further away than you think. Tragedy all round but certainly we cannot blame the photographer

]]> By: vickie http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-233047 vickie Fri, 21 May 2010 19:32:49 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-233047 Sad thing is that when someone is at that point there is no helping them. She was to far gone to help her. Sad thing is that when someone is at that point there is no helping them. She was to far gone to help her.

]]> By: Lynette http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-233046 Lynette Fri, 21 May 2010 17:47:58 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-233046 @Mina, so you want the man to just give the child a meal and some water -- just that is all you ask, you say. Why? So he can prolong this child's suffering and put off the child's death maybe one day? Really, think about these things critically before you say them. I'm not saying no one should help the starving children, but someone above compared praying to making yourself feel like you're doing something useful when you're not. In my eyes, giving this child one meal is exactly that; nothing useful is accomplished and I truly think it would just be cruel to prolong the child's suffering. @Mina, so you want the man to just give the child a meal and some water — just that is all you ask, you say. Why? So he can prolong this child’s suffering and put off the child’s death maybe one day? Really, think about these things critically before you say them. I’m not saying no one should help the starving children, but someone above compared praying to making yourself feel like you’re doing something useful when you’re not. In my eyes, giving this child one meal is exactly that; nothing useful is accomplished and I truly think it would just be cruel to prolong the child’s suffering.

]]> By: ??? http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-233019 ??? Thu, 20 May 2010 01:31:39 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-233019 Ssebakijje Dan, you have a noble and meaningful ambition. The world needs more people like you. May God grant you everything you need to fulfill the plan. Ssebakijje Dan, you have a noble and meaningful ambition. The world needs more people like you. May God grant you everything you need to fulfill the plan.

]]> By: bilal http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-233016 bilal Wed, 19 May 2010 17:44:59 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-233016 Hie Dan im Bilal from singapore. I express my sadness to poor kids and people in your and other countries. I believe there is something we can do to help them. Dont talk abt education. Basic needs are not even met. Since you live there, are there any proposal you can suggest. I want to help. Hie Dan im Bilal from singapore. I express my sadness to poor kids and people in your and other countries. I believe there is something we can do to help them. Dont talk abt education. Basic needs are not even met. Since you live there, are there any proposal you can suggest. I want to help.

]]> By: Ssebakijje Dan http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-232555 Ssebakijje Dan Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:47:33 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-232555 When i was in class and we were studying Boal's News Paper Theatre, a friend pulled out his lap top and showed us this picture. Really i asked my self " What is the meaning of Life?!!!!!!!" I am so sorry to hear that the photographer committed suicide, but i would aks him in which distance was he? and how did he feel when he left that child in the "LION'S TEETH". I LIVE IN UGANDA-NIHGBORING SUDAN WHERE THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN. I DO HAVE A PLAN OF PUTTING UP A BIG FARM AND SUPPLY THE PRODUCTS TO THE SUFFERING CHILDREN AND MOTHERS IN AFRICA. BUT I WHANT TO DELIVER THEM MY SELF, BECAUSE I LOST TRUST IN AFRICAN POLTICAL AND SOME CHARITABLE LEADERS AND ORGANISATIONS. GOD HELP ME TO FULLFIL THIS!! When i was in class and we were studying Boal’s News Paper Theatre, a friend pulled out his lap top and showed us this picture. Really i asked my self ” What is the meaning of Life?!!!!!!!”

I am so sorry to hear that the photographer committed suicide, but i would aks him in which distance was he? and how did he feel when he left that child in the “LION’S TEETH”.

I LIVE IN UGANDA-NIHGBORING SUDAN WHERE THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN. I DO HAVE A PLAN OF PUTTING UP A BIG FARM AND SUPPLY THE PRODUCTS TO THE SUFFERING CHILDREN AND MOTHERS IN AFRICA.
BUT I WHANT TO DELIVER THEM MY SELF, BECAUSE I LOST TRUST IN AFRICAN POLTICAL AND SOME CHARITABLE LEADERS AND ORGANISATIONS.

GOD HELP ME TO FULLFIL THIS!!

]]> By: pink hedgehog http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-232283 pink hedgehog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:49 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-232283 it is said that we are the most evolved creatures on earth. but are we? instead of trying to find harmony, all we seek is war. I'm 18, i don't see smiles, i don't see joy, i see greed and hate. it's like we are barbarians. i think.it's time to do something about. it's time for the new generation to speak up. we should try to save the world, not destroy it. it is said that we are the most evolved creatures on earth. but are we? instead of trying to find harmony, all we seek is war. I’m 18, i don’t see smiles, i don’t see joy, i see greed and hate. it’s like we are barbarians. i think.it’s time to do something about. it’s time for the new generation to speak up. we should try to save the world, not destroy it.

]]> By: Mina http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-229677 Mina Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:02:26 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-229677 "his job was to report"...."He wasn’t there to save anyone".....what the hell....Kendo are you serious? His job has nothing to do with it...actually...his job was probably almost done as soon as he took the photos....and his reason for being there has also nothing to do with helping another human...there is no excuse for not helping somebody when you have the means to do so...even if it might not be enough. A job...seriously??? Reasoning like yours contribute to make this word sick...not the bleeding hearts. Ps. I actually do not know whether the man helped the child or not...but I simply do not know what could have been more important then giving the child some water and a meal...at least that...if nothing more. “his job was to report”….”He wasn’t there to save anyone”…..what the hell….Kendo are you serious?
His job has nothing to do with it…actually…his job was probably almost done as soon as he took the photos….and his reason for being there has also nothing to do with helping another human…there is no excuse for not helping somebody when you have the means to do so…even if it might not be enough.
A job…seriously???
Reasoning like yours contribute to make this word sick…not the bleeding hearts.

Ps. I actually do not know whether the man helped the child or not…but I simply do not know what could have been more important then giving the child some water and a meal…at least that…if nothing more.

]]> By: Kendo http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-229145 Kendo Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:52:11 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-229145 To mimi, what could he have done? scare the vulture away, carry the child to the food line, while a hundred other vultures tore into the the flesh of another hundred dying children??? his job was to report, to shoot, not to become Angelina Jolie. It's so annoying when I read this stuff "why didn't he do something"? He wasn't there to save anyone, get that through your heads already, then what?? adopt him and bring him home? oh please, bleeding hearts unite! you make me sick. To mimi, what could he have done? scare the vulture away, carry the child to the food line, while a hundred other vultures tore into the the flesh of another hundred dying children??? his job was to report, to shoot, not to become Angelina Jolie. It’s so annoying when I read this stuff “why didn’t he do something”? He wasn’t there to save anyone, get that through your heads already, then what?? adopt him and bring him home? oh please, bleeding hearts unite! you make me sick.

]]> By: pippi http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-228009 pippi Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:07:08 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-228009 this is so tragic. kevin carter produced a piece of work that has effected us all and made us aware. and i think that is the most amazing thing. this is so tragic. kevin carter produced a piece of work that has effected us all and made us aware. and i think that is the most amazing thing.

]]> By: mimi mantu http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-226091 mimi mantu Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:56:26 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-226091 I too had tears after seeing this picture and reading caption....My question is 'why didn't the photographer do anything???' That must have been why he felt so depressed that he died. I guess the world should turn to God now..he'll be our refuge in times like this!!! I too had tears after seeing this picture and reading caption….My question is ‘why didn’t the photographer do anything???’ That must have been why he felt so depressed that he died. I guess the world should turn to God now..he’ll be our refuge in times like this!!!

]]> By: charmaine http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-223939 charmaine Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:45:59 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-223939 how so sad to see this pic how so sad to see this pic

]]> By: Samm http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-223208 Samm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:29:46 +0000 http://www.hemmy.net/2006/07/28/photographer-suicide-pulitzer-winning-photo/#comment-223208 I hear he didnt do anything to help the child. He left the child there to die after taking the picture. Someone like that does not deserve the award that he recieved. It is probably part of the reason he committed suicide. I hear he didnt do anything to help the child. He left the child there to die after taking the picture. Someone like that does not deserve the award that he recieved. It is probably part of the reason he committed suicide.

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