Its a very sticky matter Kaikohe, on the one hand it isn't a good thing for soldiers to convey a sense of gratification at the death of an enemy, however, they may feel inwardly. On the other hand, I get the feeling that neither was gloating or making a circus out of it. I find much easier to honestly believe any smiles, if they are indeed smiling, will be prompted by a sense utter relief that they've just survived a particularly nasty shoot out, and on the winning side, which at one point would have appeared to be going all the wrong way. As for the air staff, they have to be careful which way the media will jump, if in an attempt to place the matter in a more rounded perspective, someone on the BBC or Sky manages to radically twist their words. The next stage may even be calls for resignation, such is the way of things these days. "Trial by media" never were more true words spoken.
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