shrumpage
just like you made the distinction of disagreeing with the pharmacist's action but supporting his right, we can agree with the soldier's decision to nonviolence, but at the same time support the punitive consequences that will follow(court-martial, dishonorable discharge...)
i don't think we are so much bashing the pharmacist, but calling for some punishment to deter others in their position from acting stupidly
just like you made the distinction of disagreeing with the pharmacist's action but supporting his right, we can agree with the soldier's decision to nonviolence, but at the same time support the punitive consequences that will follow(court-martial, dishonorable discharge...)
i don't think we are so much bashing the pharmacist, but calling for some punishment to deter others in their position from acting stupidly