We are not attacking anyone not here to defend themselves. Questioning decissions maybe but none of us are calling him a reckless fool.
I would not like to arrive in a marginal, committed situation, only to find nothing visible.
No none of us would, but precission approach, in a controlled manner V crowded suburban streets, power/phone/cable TV wires everywhere at 200kph....NO WAY!
As for whatever the Media are doing.....why would you be surprised? You did sum that up quite well indeed