i don't have a lot of trouble accepting the premise that the russians poisoned a treasonous spy; it's a reasonous position, on their behalf. i just don't think it's much to get upset about.

i mean, do you think nato forces don't kill double agents when they find them?

why do you think edward snowden is so afraid to come home? he likely faces a firing squad.

but, this isn't even really about not being a hypocrite. i really don't see much objectionable in the russians' alleged behaviour. and, i might suggest to intelligence agents intent on defecting that they think what they're doing through carefully, before they do it.

if i'm willing to offer up a criticism, it is to the british for failing to protect their assets. and, this is not the first time the british have failed at this, either.