I have quite a bit of work to do today, but I chose to spend last night at the bar with my buddies. That wasn't the best display of judgment, but after a breakfast sandwich and a Gatorade, I'm feeling alright. I don't think it was that bad of an idea.
What I think is a very bad idea, is American Matthew Todd Miller allegedly entering North Korea in an effort to experience life in their infamous labor camps.
"Mr. Miller was accused of entering North Korea with the “ambition” to deliberately violate North Korean law so he could experience life in a North Korean prison and later become a firsthand witness about the human rights conditions in the North, The A.P. and The Choson Sinbo reported." --NYT
While believing anything from North Korea seems silly, I do believe this claim. It's just a weird thing to make up. So I have to assume Miller did actually incriminate himself for this cause.
I'm curious how quickly the 25-year-old regretted this nifty idea.
Quick scenario: I'm an advocate of gun control. Do I shoot myself in the leg in order to tell the world how awful it felt?
But in all sarcasm, he looks like he's pretty happy with his decision.
This is a perfect example of how far not to go to get a story. I don't doubt for one second that his story will actually be interesting, but let's hope he gets to write it while he's in prison.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't pay me enough to go to North Korea. Didn't they literally threaten war over the James Franco movie?
ReplyDeleteWhoa that's crazy. I can't believe anyone would actually want to spend their life in a North Korean prison... but at the same time as a journalist, it sounds like the ultimate story. Would I give my life for a story? Probably not... but it freaks me out that I know some people who would. I'll be buying that memoir, too.
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