| I don't think there is as much distinction as we like to think between British or American heroes who sacrifice their lives, of their own volition or following impossible orders, and the Kamikazis or modern Islamic suicide bombers. Both give their lives for what they believe in (coercion aside)
But it would be wrong to say there is no distinction. Our culture values life and we do not place a virtue on seeking death for its own sake, let alone sending servicemen to certain death except where there is a specific, absolutely critical reason for doing so and no alternative. |