That's very interesting. I suppose that on mature reflection, what's really new? There have been VC awards before made on at least partly 'political' grounds - especially when campaigns have been less than successful, and many instances of acts of huge heroism going unrecognised.
It would be nice to think that all of those who have put themselves in harms way on our behalf get the recognition and thanks that they deserve. I in no way meant to 'knock' the heroism of the SAS types involved.