Twenty five years ago I joined a professional service which took, and I believe still takes, pride in it's behaviour and conduct whether during operations or not. If we condone the acts of those few among us who abuse and commit 'atrocities', we are guilty of a crime no less abhorrent than those of the odious regimes whom we villify. I understand the pressure and frustrations of active service; I've done my share in recent times, but while stepping off the moral high ground is arguably understandable, it is never, ever acceptable !