Video Brings Tragedy into Bedroom

Myanmar's crackdown is shocking the whole world. The related coverage seizes the front page of the New York Times everyday. But online video brings the tragedy into our bedrooms.

Today when I watch the CNN Video, the scene of the Japanese reporter's death on street almost stuns me. I guess that the scene is shot by a person who were standing in a tall building about 100 meters away from the street. The camera shot is not stable at all, but very scary. When the military started to shoot on citizens, the Japanese reporter, a 50 years old photo journalist, was working on the street. He tried to run away, but suddenly, he was shot down. In the video clip, he lied down onto the ground, and weakly waved his two hands to call for help. But no one came to help him. That is the cruel reality.

I have not learned much about this journalist, but as a wannabe journalist, I feel deeply regret and also respectful for him. He commited to his career, and devoted his life to journalism. He was recording the history. Also, I think we should thank the one who recorded these scenes. One day it will become precious history of the development of democracy in Myanmar.