EDV was a "politician" doing his best for his country's interests as he and his colleagues saw fit at the time .
Sitting on the fence is an art form practised by all politicians.
The value of their actions in the long and short term will be debated for centuries. Their right and wrong doings will be viewed from all angles and stances and different conclusions drawn.

Interesting to read all the differing points of view and watching the debate developping.