Is Richard Engel at NBC at risk from ISIS?

[bluestateguy]

I worry about this a lot. He is a prominent foreign correspondent, well known to the whole world. He is in some dangerous areas, and given who he is, it is hard for him to blend in. He is also Jewish.

[Skidmore]

1. There are a couple of journalists I can think of,

including him, who appear to seek out war zones. I think there is almost an adrenalin rush for them to be in the thick of things. I am sure he is at risk but he choses to work in war zones.

[Gothmog]

2. Yes, he is at risk

Engel had been kidnapped once already and knows the risk. I hope that he is very careful

[sharp_stick]

3. Oh absolutely

those animals would love to parade him out if they ever got the chance.

[ksoze]

4. He is very committed to reporting - we are lucky

His speech last year at the ICFJ awards gives a glimpse at his thinking:

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[jwirr]

5. I think he has been from the beginning of this phase in Iraq and I hope he keeps as safe as he can.

He the one reporter who I trust totally on this war.

[Laffy Kat]

6. Yes and it's terrifying.

He a such a mensch, too. He's had many a close call and I hope his luck doesn't run out. There comes a time you need to thank your lucky stars and move on to something else. Several years ago I read an article about war correspondents (Vanity Fair, I think) in which journalists reported feeling addicted to the thrill of war reporting. They return to home and safety then begin to itch for action again.

[JI7]

7. he accepts the risks as part of what he does