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You want it when?
A different time, with different values and diferent pressures. To even have the temerity to 2nd guess the situation then is total bollocks. I don't care how well researched or how many "I was there" statements it just is not possible to judge history with todays ethics.
Absolutely and entirely agree. We cannot judge yesterday's actions based on today's morality. If we could, then as a corrollary we could judge today's actions by yesterday's morality, and I seriously doubt that much of popuar culture and fashion would stand up to scrutiny.
Bloody well done Bomber Command.
