While I dont think everyone in the media is a whore, I agree with you. My wife, who is in the media (but is, thankfully, not a whore) did not know who this guy was until about two hours after the first reports.
I think its interesting that most of the reporters in country were more concerned about the camera guy. THOSE are the unsung media heroes. They are not on air, and they have to go out with all of the reporters--the good and the bad. They get the footage...and then the reporters and editors chop it up to suit their needs.
I feel bad for him.
Sorry for any unintended offense. I was overcome by an attack of extreme aggravation at several days of "Bob" and "Doug" from obscure news readers who wouldn't know "Bob" and "Doug" if they fell on their heads. Of course there are some great people in the media who take their jobs seriously, behave ethically, sensibly and professionally and are not common gossips. You sound as if you had the wonderful sense to marry a woman who is among them. I fully agree with you that the real stars are the people who gather the data and usually don't have a choice about assignments. I heard that Doug Vogt's injuries were less severe and that he's doing better. I'd like it if they both recovered fully and were assigned to less hazardous pursuits.