"You're speaking like a child," Yamato pointed out flatly. "I never said one had to be happy with the decisions they make. You merely have to recognise how it was necessary, and not dwell on the unfairness of it all. A sacrifice was made, our goal was met, and that is it."

That was why Yamato spared no compassion for the rioters who were starving and dying. They were a necessary sacrifice, and at least it culled the weak from the strong.