Deadly Profession

Here's a sobering reminder today from the international group Reporters Without Borders that journalism, unfortunately, can be a dangerous profession. The group says 86 journalists were killed in 2007 - a number that has gone up steadily, year after year, since 2002 and, in fact, represents a 244% increase since that year.

I frequently join in criticism of some journalists, and I stand by those criticisms, but they do not detract from the bravery and hard work of so many reporters. They deserve a salute for their courage and dedication.

Hat tip: TrylonSMR