[bcook]

I disagree. If the judge wanted to make a difference, he would set precedent, not this publicity stunt.

Great... he helped 1 person who suffers from a disorder. What about the other millions?

I do not mean to dismiss his act of kindness but, honestly, who do you think is benefiting more; the judge or the soldier? I would say the judge.

[fencepost]

The judge can't help all of those other millions, but he can help the one right in front of him. Are you saying that if he can't help everyone then it's better that he help nobody?

Or to give it the common phrase, "Think globally, act locally."

[ghufran_syed]

Or to quote p.j.o'rourke: "Everybody wants to save the earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes."

https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/P._J._O%27Rourke