Added: Nov 19, 2008

From: projectreport

Duration: 3:2

This piece profiles Kirk Johnson, an American civilian who took it upon himself to travel to Iraq to help Iraqis who have risked their lives to aid American soldiers and are now endangered as a result. Pulitzer Center-sponsored journalist, Beth Murphy, introduces us to Kirk and his story.Create your own video profile of someone you think the world should know about for a chance to win a $10,000 fellowship with the Pulitzer Center. Enter Project: Report at http://www.youtube.com/projectreport.For advice on how to create a good profile piece, check out some of Beth's tips here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHzMDIMAqO4For more from the Pulitzer Center, go to http://www.pulitzercenter.org.For more from Beth Murphy, visit Principle Pictures at http://www.principlepictures.com.+++

Channel: News

Tags: beth  center  iraq  johnson  kirk  murphy  profile  pulitzer  soldier  war 

Rating: 4.40 (40 ratings)    Views: 8859' favoriteCount='16    Comments: 24

diashalash1 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - This kind of people make bad picture for American citizens. middle east people hate American Government and by this kind of people they will start hate the citizens too

parlay85 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - american government is what paints a bad picture for citizens as a whole! These kinds of issues need to be told, to be brought to light. You can't fix something you don't know about! Not all Iraqis hate America,thats the bad picture that terrist paint! Ppl have to be willing to look at their own mistakes, no matter which side you are on.

heeted01 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - If the government was removed the world would be so much more in harmony. People really should do more research and gain a desire to see beyond the press and what they would have us believe

ChannelByDesign Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - iraqi's could have taken out saddam but they didn't have the will, don't blame the U.S. for that. iraqi's don't have the will to do anything by themselves, that's the sad part.

claytonjenkins Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - it is too bad that these videos don't get more hits

angeline75 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - You Go Kirk Johnson! You are the American Spirit that I remember. The spirit that is lost now, for the most part.

PaulAnt2008 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Wow, what an amazing man. I never thought about it, but it is good to see someone helping the Iraqi people. Good on him! :)

spartymantz Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Great story, very well told,Kudos to Kirk Johnson

naVbaby85 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - we need more people like Kirk Johnson. keep up the good job and stay safe. my prayers are with you ;)

Dyliumo Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - heeeEEEEEEY this is longer then 3 mineuts!...i know its not a real entry but still...

harryotterrules Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - i got bored and stopped watching

rubikssolver08 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - me to

rubikssolver08 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - boring

jardine64 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Sometimes youtube adds and takes away a second or two. Its difficult to know how loing the video will be after processing. I think its something to do with thumbnail manipulation

Yunginspirit Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - What an incredible person this young man is. God bless him.

TuxIsCool Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - hmm, interesting... Kind of reminds me of the thousands of U.S. soldiers we have over in Iraq already. You know, they speak other languages too... But, I guess they weren't rich enough to travel all over the world when they were kids.So instead they have to lay down fire power to provide cover and help provide aid to the Iraqi civilians as well. Oh well, I guess the U.S. Soldiers will be overlooked again on the positive things they do. Won't be the first time.

joedoufu Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Looks like he had a fun time in Iraq, and his friends, the ones who feel let down, are alive, healthy, and enjoying their new found freedom of speech. THIS is why we need to stay in Iraq until the job is done and the new democracy can stand on its own two feet.

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OZZYWYLDE666 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Kirk Johnson? I never knew goatse lived in iraq!!

JackSmakkey Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Yeah... I wonder if this guy even knows he has the same name as the (in)famous "goatse" guy...

luckyWIL87 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - you do know that 1/3 of the Army is made of civilians and contractors right? I was deployed and doing the same as the soldiers over there, then i got back and no one greeted me when I arrived back to the states, and honestly, I don't care, I did my part and served my counrty and will continue. And no the troops are not being overlooked.

luckyWIL87 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - the iraqi citizens could have but they didn't because they had order, ur right

TuxIsCool Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - wow 1/3? so were you on vacation or did you go over there to make 80 grand in a couple months driving a supply truck? Doing the same as the soldiers? You with Black water? If not congratulations, you must be one of the few civilians out there tossing frags.

TuxIsCool Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - well if you were 'deployed' of course you would be doing the same thing as soldiers if you are in the reserves (well some of the things). And yes they are being overlooked when they come home. Plenty of them cant get jobs, and only a few corporations actually start hiring soldiers so they can kick off the lawsuit. But with that said, I do respect your service to our country. I am sorry no one greeted you when you came back.