From one who has laid (more than once or twice) the crosshairs of an 8x Unertel scope on another human being...and pulled the trigger (and SEAL snipers don't miss...ever!)....I can assure you there is no cheering. Satisfaction at mission accomplished...yes. Elation, grins, cheering and gloating...HELL NO!!! Hell...it could have been you on the receiving end...if nothing else. Same for submarines. Inner pride in doing your duty well, yes...outward gloating over death and destruction...no. These guys were professionals (down to the 18 year olds)...they were not psycho nutcases. Those that go down to the sea in ships are professionals...those that don't are just recreational jet skiers with a beer in their hand.
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