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"The reason he took these risks was for the big prize at the end of the tunnel if he got the "Big Story." What's the big prize? Pulitzer Prize, Cash Money, and Fame. Huge career boost that would pay massive dividends in the future. His desire for these items exceeded the danger of the situation in his mind and he went for it and lost."

and you know this how? If you have inside info you should give a source. The truth is every journalist in Pakistan and Afganistan is looking for a story, not sitting on their butts. How is Pearl any different?

I don't dislike Pearl.
All reporters that travel with the military are briefed beforehand that they go at their risk, the soldiers don't have time to watch out for reporters who want to cover a story.
Pearl knows as all Americans that the US does not negoiate with terrorist.
Pearl wasn't even with the military, he set out on his own, ignoring all warnings.
We will wipe out these slime, but it is better to do it on our terms, not in a hostage situation.