"The waiting 17hrs at Martin Place would have been applauded had it ended peacefully, or with only the death of the terrorist. These situations are always unpredictable and it could have been worse. More lives could have been lost."
I agree, and also with Mongrel's suggestion that if the restaurant manager had not decided to act by himself, then eventually the police plan may well have ensured only the death or capture of Monis.
Yes, he was brave etc etc., but sometimes courage is of less ultimate value than leaving the expertise to those who are trained for it.
