Useful contribution. Not many of us would know when next time a police officer asks for help with tackling a machete wielding lunatic that we are LEGALLY obliged to assist...
I'd be amazed if their training isn't heavily laced with considerations of risk management that emphasise avoiding reckless action if it puts themselves or others in danger when the odds of a successful outcome are low.
This is obviously the case with fire fighters, coastguards and others whose...
Interesting debate. I'm sure most of those commenting don't have sufficient information about what actually happened to really make a judgement so I won't let that stop me joining in...
I'm with the people who have moved on a bit from seeing pointless sacrifice as noble bravery. Dulce et...