We don't do it "for the reward", we do it because it is the right thing to do. There is hope (Really hope not he hopey changey thing) for the future, but not if everyone just abandons ship. Why did Terry Woods run towards the compound in Benghazi? There was not going to be a reward.
Try telling that to the several consulate members that he was able to rescue.
There are to many people who would rather sit on their collective butts pontificating about the horrible schools and disastrous administrations instead of standing up, getting involved and trying to rescue those they can.
to many people
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That should be **too** many people.
From what I read in the article if you “stand up” you’ll be punished. And I have to say comparing a teacher’s job to Terry Woods’ heroic actions is pretty big stretch.