Tourist:-
We even applaud and revere rule breakers like Nelson.
Nothing has changed since his day.
Interesting example. Was he a staff officer? Did he suborn the Royal Navy Seaworthiness Regulations? Was Victory not seaworthy before Trafalgar? Given the context of this thread and our discussion it would appear that is your point.
I always thought that his rule breaking was in battle, in order to win and win as soon as possible, hence saving life rather than squandering it. The complete antithesis in other words of the VSO's that I denounce.