See this - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110505/ap_on_re_us/us_seal_hero_warship
Maybe media types can read this and understand why in war, difficult decisions must be made. Had the goat herder's been killed or detained, 33 American soldiers would maybe still be alive. But the compassion of this one soldier and the difficult decision he had to make cost them their lives. I'm sure his decision to let them go was affected by how the media would report the incident. Tough deal, glad they are honoring a true hero.
Maybe media types can read this and understand why in war, difficult decisions must be made. Had the goat herder's been killed or detained, 33 American soldiers would maybe still be alive. But the compassion of this one soldier and the difficult decision he had to make cost them their lives. I'm sure his decision to let them go was affected by how the media would report the incident. Tough deal, glad they are honoring a true hero.