i wanna see what happens to Tom and Judy

"Out in the Cold" begins by giving two stories of two different people who are both very passionate about their jobs, even though they are both aware of its dangers. This piece is quite ironic because the reader soon learns that these people were betrayed not only by the company for which they worked, but also by the government. Tom and Judy were willing to do anything to help out their country, and it seems as if those feelings were anything but mutual.

The testimony provided by Judy and Tom is very detailed. I imagine that Kessler was able to spend a lot of time with these individuals. He didn't just interview them, he got to know them. Tom even calls Kessler to give him the bad news about his blood loss and also that another tumor was discovered. The reader is able to really get a feel for both Judy and Tom, which makes the feature that much better.

Kessler also did a lot of research on "dose reconstruction" and the downward spiral of the Rocky Flats. This feature deals with a great amount of government agencies. I'm not sure of their level of secrecy, but I have a feeling, Kessler had to dig deep to get the good dirt. He did this either by talking to government officials or getting his hands on paperwork.

This story begins with two healthy people and then as Kessler tells they story of the Rocky Flats, the reader sees these people's health deteriorate right before their eyes. I think this is very effective in getting across his point. We aren't sure how long exactly Kessler followed these people, but their health seemed to deteriorate very quickly. While the technicalities of the Rocky Flats situation are a little confusing, readers keep reading to see what happens to Judy and Tom. The human interest is what is important.