Could You Walk Away From This?

15 Responses to “Could You Walk Away From This?”

1. April @ Natural Health Remedies Says:
   July 24th, 2007 at 4:00 pm

   Makes you realize who lucky we really are.

2. Bloggrrl Says:
   July 24th, 2007 at 4:26 pm

   Oh God. No way could I walk away from that. I do understand how journalists are trained to be detached, though. The full “reality” of the situation probably didn’t hit him until later. I can see why he committed suicide. I wouldn’t be able to live with myself.

3. Mark Says:
   July 24th, 2007 at 5:56 pm

   Combined with the background of the story, this could be one of the most disturbing images that I’ve ever seen.

4. Susan Says:
   July 24th, 2007 at 6:03 pm

   I could never walk away from something like that. If anything he didn’t even have to touch the child but at least get help. I totally agree with April’s comment.

5. Mark Says:
   July 24th, 2007 at 11:27 pm

   Can’t seem to get this image out of my head. I did some reserch on Carter. He said that he shooed the vulture away and after taking the picture, he sat under a tree, smoked, and cried. Disease, or no, I don’t think I could have left the scene that way. However, Carter had a long history of drug use, so there’s no telling what frame of mind he was in.

   I’ve never seen this before, but I’ll never forget it.

6. Jolly Green Girl Says:
   July 24th, 2007 at 11:34 pm

   It’s one of those images that just haunted me and moved me to wanting to do more. I just hope others would feel this way. I am not sure I could have walked away from this child. It’s heartbreaking to know that someone could. But we weren’t there so I guess who’s to say. I just hope one day that images like this will disappear forever because poverty won’t exist. Am I being a naive idealist? Probably but there’s nothing like seeing a picture like this to make you want to change the world. Thanks everyone for your comments. I held off as long as I could

7. tom Says:
   July 25th, 2007 at 5:49 am

   sad all around

8. Thomas Says:
   July 25th, 2007 at 2:03 pm

   Hard to comment on this.
   It makes me wanna do more to make the world better!
   Have been thinking about signing up for one of those helping organizations.

9. Missy Says:
   July 27th, 2007 at 6:41 pm

   Powerful. I didn’t realize the vulture was stalking the child. Sometimes we see, only what we want to see. I guess i didn’t want to believe that is what was happening, the reality is too sad.

   Powerful image.

10. Susan Suarez Says:
    July 31st, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    Oh my….I’m at a loss of words. I could never walk away from something like that….oh dear.

11. dana Says:
    August 12th, 2007 at 11:28 pm

    i could never walk away from that. Brings tears to my eyes. sometimes I think I am only one person and who can i make a difference, but seeing a sad picture like this makes you want to help your fellow man!

12. Debbie Says:
    August 22nd, 2007 at 7:16 pm

    Wow. Crying here! I just want to gather that child up and hold on.

13. Ingeborg Says:
    September 2nd, 2007 at 1:09 pm

    I posted this piccture on my blog, I hope that is ok. I made a link to your blog, you can watch it if you like, but my blog is in Swedish.
    Thanks for a great blog though, i really like it. And to answer your question, No i could not walk away from that.

14. Idetrorce Says:
    December 15th, 2007 at 3:13 pm

    very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
    Idetrorce

15. Joanne Dexter Says:
    March 21st, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    This photo made me weep…for the child and for the anguish of the journalist. Nobody should have to make a choice like this. No child should ever be hungry. I am left feeling so powerless.

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