Steve Harrigan staying outside in the hurricane was not very professional.
Shep does seem to have been sheltered. This situation will undoubtedly leave him changed.
From the guy who hit the lady with his car cause she wouldn't move from the parking spot. To a hurt human who has been humbled by the power of a hurricane and the fragile nature of life. He has to be changed.
Steve Harrigan will get the story. It may not have been the smartest thing, but that is what his profession used to be--reporting the news from first hand observations.
As a result, I believe what he says. I never heard a spin on his stories while he was in Iraq.
The only time I heard him express opinion was when he came home & did an interview on FOX. He said a few things I strongly disagreed with, but that was okay. It was the appropriate forum.
Imagine what would happen if Shep was in Iraq and reported like he did tonight. He would be out of there quickly.