I thought that he was very fair in his comments, and I got a different sense of his perspective. He conceded that they needed to maintain some distance, but gleefully praised the Marines he was with. He commented (glowingly, I might add) to their professionalism. He genuinely seemed to have a respect for our troops...something that journalists never seem to do. You know, they "must maintain their objectivity" (1991, Bernie "Saddam sucker" Shaw).
Just thought that I would through in the proper citation...though I don't have the specific reference to his quote.
...or they will stick his head out of the transporter when shooting starts :-)
Peacenicks should be embeded on the front of the tanks to protest the war and soften the blow.