Events have shown what happens when we turn a blind eye to the actions of immoral nations like Russia and China. Their immoral governments become emboldened, and will turn on us in their pursuit of conquest - either a short game like Russia, or long game like China.
We are in the final stages of resetting the relationship with Russia - we've been forced into it, but the strategy for China is unclear. I hope the governments of the free world quickly develop a strategy for extricating us from Chinese influence before its too late and our children pay the price. It needs to happen NOW...not tomorrow. It will be painful, but necessary to prevent greater suffering down the road.
I find the actions of those ex-military pilots very difficult to justify.