“I’ve said before that I’m a citizen journalist. What kind of journalist am I if I don’t rush to the front line when there is a disaster? I will use my camera to witness and document what is really happening under Wuhan’s efforts to contain the outbreak. And I’m willing to help spread the voice of Wuhan people to the outside world. While I’m here, I promise I won’t start or spread rumors. I won’t create fear or panic, nor would I cover up the truth.” – Chen Qiushi, Chinese journalist [via CNN]
Idealists envision a world better than the current world, and heap blame on the powers that be. That’s why they are often excoriated and condemned – who wants to lose their place on the ladder of power?
