Thinking that the ends justify the means. However, the result is not always in the best interest of mankind.
I fault no one for making those choices, only the ones who murdered to keep their power.
I can't remember if it was Eisenhower or another President who,when questioned by a reporter about some nefarious US ally,replied"Yes,he's
a real bastard but he's OUR bastard"
That summed it up for me.