[Arkinsaw]

I wonder if a fighter pilot would obey an order to crash his plane into an airliner. I just don't think suicide missions are in our culture.

What about the two snipers in Somalia who gave their lives for the helicopter pilot? They had to ask three times to be allowed to go. Amongst our Medal of Honor winners you'll find many cases of self sacrifice from our culture.

[SamAdams76]

I guess I was too hasty in making that statement. Yes, our soldiers have indeed gone on "suicide" missions to save their fellow soldiers and countrymen as you point out. I didn't think that statement out very carefully.

Certainly a Medal of Honor would have been in order had a fighter pilot been able to make it to one of those planes in time.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

I agree. God Bless these brave men.

[pfflier]

Amongst our Medal of Honor winners you'll find many cases of self sacrifice from our culture

I agree with you except the MOH is awarded not won.