[Oliviaforever]

Why is our military now in the business of risking the lives of our troops to rescue citizens who voluntarily placed themselves in a war zone?

[Sacajaweau]

citizens and..........non citizens

[Morpheus2009]

Or how about getting a “hostage” who deserted?

[dowcaet]

And especially for a member of the media. With all due respect to the deceased not one American serviceman or special operations personnel should have to put their lives on the line to rescue people who have no business being in war zones. I expect a multitude of media stories today blaming the military for the failed operation and this photo journalist being hailed as a hero.

[dfwgator]

Why is our military now in the business of risking the lives of our troops to rescue citizens who voluntarily placed themselves in a war zone?

Good question. At least Carter's failed mission was to rescue employees of the US Government, that was understandable.