I understand your feelings, Michael, and for me, it certainly does not make me feel good. Rather, I feel that it does more good to get the plight known to as many as possible than it would be if I were just another of the faceless hoard who look, shake their head, sneer, laugh, whatever.

I know your thoughts weren't directed at me personally, but if you look at photojournalism as a whole, this really is no different. Does a photojournalist feel good publishing an image of a limbless child injured in a war zone? I hope not. But, images like that stir the emotions of many who may react in a way that could bring about changes. Others could care less and go about their everyday lives as if images like this aren't real.

Bottom line for me is, if 1 person sees these images and decides to donate $$ or time to a shelter, or work to improve the plight of the homeless, or try to improve the mental health agencies, then posting them was worth it, I did make a difference, and I could care less what others think. Posting images like this, for me, has always been a very personal, painful, yet necessary part of my life. Opinions will vary, and while I respect yours, Michael, I feel that unless one knows the true motives behind taking these kinds of images, rather than sit back and react behind a computer, go out and help make a difference. Thanks.