It is difficult for those that know him best, as a comrade and a friend, to see things with clear eyes. I hope that separated as you are, you are able to see things for what they truly are.

I understand that others are more predisposed to punishment than myself, but please bear one thing in mind: violence, especially here, will solve nothing. For us, death is impermanent. Though even if it were not, we would be bound by duty to stay your hand.