I Broke Into an Arms Factory to Destroy Fighter Jets | Investigators
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2021
- What happens when a Quaker and a Methodist Reverend break into a secure weapons factory to cause billions of pounds worth of criminal damage?
Anti-arms and peace activists Sam Walton and Samuel ‘Woody’ Woodhouse attempted to disarm state-of-the-art eurofighter typhoon jets that were being sold to Saudi Arabia to be used in the Yemen Civil War.
After being caught in the act, arrested and charged with criminal damage, the pair expected to go to jail for up to 10 years. But, extraordinarily, the judge found them both not guilty. This is their story.
Using intimate interviews, documents and objects, ‘Investigators’ relives shocking and fearless crime stories through the eyes of those involved.
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Homie deadass picked up valuable info for the mission from an NPC
"OOYYY ELLLOO GOVNNAAA!! D'YA SEE THE PLANES FLYING ROUND OVERHEAD THERE?!"
A. *Amazing what kind of plane was that?!*
B. Where are the Saudi Planes? *Charisma 7/5*
C. Gods greatest gift to man. Know where the Saudi ones are? or the entrance? I'd like to bless the bombs before they're dropped. *Theology 8/10*
D. Shut up, what kind of plane was that? Are those the line we provide Saudis? Where do they keep them? Tell me what you know, Imp.. *Strength 2/10*
He is the most helpful NPC to date.
Though he skipped pretty cool side quest were they have to infiltrate a plane spotters club.
@@pretary1845 The thing is that British people don’t even sound like that... we have different parts of the UK and in those different places people have different accents..
Arma 3: "find the informat"
"ASK the informat"
Me: *asks*
Also me: *shoots informat*
"I'm a Methodist minister when I sleep, I'm definitely a Methodist minister when I'm breaking into a BAE systems base."
I ain't even religious but that was BOSS AF
I totally agree. He is definitely a confident person, with huge balls. 100% respect.
Take that witch down....i knew she was evil!
Because u touch urself at night
They would get spanked, not killed, maybe shot by accident in the leg once or twice, but in reality They would get spanked, not killed, maybe shot by accident in the leg once or twice, but in reality They're not preventing a war, or saving anyone, those weapons would be obtained from other groups who if they tried to stop would put them in the dirt, including you for looking at them sideways. If they tried this in China, Russia, North Korea, the entire middle east, nations South of America, or Wakanda they would be taken to a dungeon where they would spend months if not years being tickled for information then eventually, shipped to a "Freedom Camp" for life.
The adventure at the freedom camp wouldn't last long, and thats if they survive the tickling, but lets not focus on the actual Nazis and evil doers of the world who everyone in this comment section if ignoring being the those who buy these weapons and wage war and those that supply them from socialist nations of the world.
Instead lets shift the blame to peaceful countries like the UK, who is actively fighting terrorism, and socialism and other evils and has been along side America for 250 years, also who ever is buying these weapons will 100% get them from other states that I mentioned instead of the UK and then evil and nefarious actors will profit which will only make them stronger and richer and the good guys won't get any intel or have a say in the manner while the entire situation just got worse because they got more weapons for cheaper and nothing was stopped, and in many cases worse weapons with worse targeting systems which will increase collateral damage.
On top of that no life was saved and even more lives were lost due to lack of awareness of the situation and ability to counter it, as a result of having less info and ability to spy, in comparison to knowing who the actors are, and no information was gained while new links to world's enemies have been made, but NVM all that, UK and Orange man bad, really really bad, and deep down inside we all know this to be true.
@@presidentelecta-10warthog44 You're god damn stupid. Without a buyer there is no market. Plus what they did, in reality, probably did save some one's life.
Someone: Practice what you preach
Reverend Woodhouse: *Hold my Boltcutters mate we're breaking into BAE.*
Tens of thousands every year from alcohol poisoning. Does a puritan minister have the right to burn down whiskey distilleries? Will the judge sympathize with his sincere convictions? Why not?
@Ali Syed
No one ever compared the 2. These people didn't break into the Saudi bomb hanger, but the weapons manufacturer.
@Ali Syed you don't know what they know. You're merely making assumptions. Any and every weapon can be used to kill civilians. The same can be said of a car. Doesn't give you any right to break into Toyota end ruin their trucks.
Also, you must be aware that Iran is killing civilians just as well. And they're doing it intentionally. They're even killing their own civilians.
@@yidy1 Haha, you just did just compare the two, unless of course you are "no one", in which case, you hold no voice, for a fact that you hold no conscience or corporeal body in the first place! The fact is, one is voluntary alcohol poisioning, but I don't think the innocent were volunteering to die to Saudi Typhoons. There is a difference in innocents dying in a war between bitter adults and bitter adults volunteering to kill themselves with a surplus of sweet old ethanoic beverage.
@@venerableduofyuanstate6211
Obviously, you didn't even try to understand my arguments before going on a rant.
The point is simple: Either we have property rights, or anyone can decide for themselves what is virtuous and what is evil, and act accordingly. The only result? Anarchy and mayhem.
Perhaps you're ok with that.
"the closer I got to the base, the less anxious I was"
That hit me like a ton of bricks.
Bless that judge.
As a Muslim guy, hearing a Christian minister looking out for others despite everything that keep us apart. People like that give me hope that there will be better days.
I think all people who love God or their religion have love for each other, how can we love God but not that which he made in his image?
Stay blessed brother!
You don't need a religion to have a moral code. All humans are my sisters and brothers, regardless of where they live or their creed.
@@whychoooseausername4763 I agree
@@sameaulahad2824 That's good to hear! I'm sick of bigots saying that we can't coexist : my friends are about an equal mix of Muslims, Christians and atheists with various personal relationships to faith and spirituality. This is how we grew up - in a mixed society where everyone accepts each other's heritage - we don't know anything different and wouldn't want anything different.
Mike W Methodism is a Christian sect
As a dual Yemeni / German citizen residing in Germany, I sincerely thank you both. Yemeni voices grows dim everyday after long years of international complacency. I sincerely thank you for your selfless behaviors and endangering your safety to send a message of peace.
May lord bless your days and your messages.
Sam
God bless you.
Biggest load of bull
My the lord bless you and all your family.
It must be very painful to see the destruction at a distance...
Of course, you can change minds in Europe, so you can help from a distance...
@@jamesmackie6641 what is??
Started out thinking "dumb hippies"... ended up thinking "these guys are legends"
“dumb” hippies tend to be like that.
@@stephendeben1590 most are not.
Same
Most thick headed individuals will just dislike off of that first preconception
@Johl's As a "dumb" anti-war hippie myself, thank you for providing this view.
"I went to jail for disturbing peace when I wanted to disturb the war."
-Joan Baez
Massive kudos on those lads, and big kudos to the judge too for recognizing that their genuine intent was that of a good moral cause.
I'm surprised the judge cared that their intent was good
@@harrison6082 Normally these civil authoritarian types don't have the mental capacity to understand anything beyond the black and white letters of the law. Nuance and context generally means nothing to them. If these guys hadn't been white and didn't count a preacher among them, I think the outcome would have been very different, but even with that said I'm amazed they weren't given the maximum sentences for daring to impede the tory cash for innocent blood scheme.
@@harrison6082 Only because a reverend was one of them. If these were two hoodlums, they would have gotten the max sentence, lmao.
@@harrison6082 Im surprised there any kind of legal recourse to let people off a crime because of "good intents". Like, what jurisprudence principle or legal provision is there for that?
@@internetenjoyer1044 Intent is MASSIVE in the practice of law. Intent separates an accidental killing from first-degree murder.
Or it’s the difference between innocently wandering into a restricted area and intentionally violating the posted signage and entering.
When companies and governments are no longer accountable, direct action is all that remains.
its not like the company is killing anyone they just sell a product and dont have a say is how its used. if they sell wps to a dictator en blame the gov that approved the deal
@@lucaskp16 Dumb name for a dumb person. If that company wasnt selling planes bombs and other stuff they wouldn't have done this.
@@lucaskp16 You are so naïve.
@@lucaskp16 So you are saying it’s ok to sell a gun to a crazy person? Absolutely not. In the UK we have strict laws on the sale of shotguns and rifles, and before a license is given the individual must satisfy a lot of stringent police criteria.
The same should be true for heavier weapons (which quite simply should not exist.)
@@lucaskp16 “ah yes let me sell you some MILITARY WEAPONS but don’t hurt anyone ok 🥺”
Not all heroes wear capes, but they do carry bloody bolt cutters. ✊🏽
stealing bikes lol
"hey, im looking at taking some direct action" sounds like a great way to meet a fed
The unsung hero is the judge that saw the earnestness of these men and what they were trying to accomplish
The ruling surprised me, tbh.
It kind of leaves the door open for other activists to damage military contractor property, on the grounds that all wars are criminal.
This is fine by me, but I doubt the military contractors will accept it.
@@Goreuncle The sentencing was surprisingly lenient. My guess is that the judge found the sliding slope argument not too strong. The release of these guys will probably not lead to increase of this kind of sabotage. The damage was also very small I think. Blowing up a plane with explosives might be stronger condemned. Finally, a harsh sentence will increase the status of 'martyr' for these guys. By releasing them, their political impact is smaller and the judge estimated these guys probably wont escalate to a more destructive act of sabotage in the future.
@@Goreuncle was thinking just that. It’s a landmark case in my eyes
@@joostdriesens3984 from what i gathered they managed to damage at least 1 Typhoon and from what they were saying BAE would have had to make hundreds of thousands worth of repairs if they damaged the wings, nosecone, radar, canards etc
@@stalker5299 Peanuts if compared with setting the facility on fire and/or getting people injured or worse. It might also be in BAE favor to act if this was not a big deal.
It's been a while since I saw this vid, so I do not recall exactly what they did, but for instance hammering on the radar array might not mean the radar is destroyed. It might mean some parts of the sensors need replacing. The costs could be as high as you say, but also a lot lower. I think it is anyone's guess..
As a Yemeni, I want to thank both of you for your courage.. my country needs all the support it can get!
Thanks vice for covering this.
It must be a very painful time for you...
I wish there was an effective way to help, but MBS seems to have lost his morality & humanity...
Also, add a little bit of hope that this story is true, because there is that certain smell when you watch "indie" news and docs from vice.
I would not talk much about weather vice is honest or not, or is the story about Sam and Samuel true. But I would point out that since WW2 pattern was : US/UK initiate arms conflict - their citizens protest - government censures it, or just cover it less in media, until they decide to get out of conflict - they get out of conflict and present it in a way how it was job well done and how citizens and activists stoped it - bombs stoped by good will of american people - government guilt washed away - repeat. Best proof to this pattern are a numerous stories how Vietnam war was not lost in Vietnam, but in US. And somewhat that is true. But that hippie activism that affected the conflict should not overshadow numerous villages burned in napalm made by US and west EU. The question also is weather they truly lost it.
Recently here in Serbia I read some articles on how there were Serbian made weapons in latest Nagorno Karabakh conflict. In the end I did not manage to decide weather it was true or false. I wont lie and say how it was some big impact on my conscience, but I did experience a feel of guilt and shame.
I fear that arms race and trade will never be stopped, that it is unnatural to stop.
@David Galea No, luckily for the past 6 years I have lived in the US.
🙏
i am saudi and i support my yemeni brothers and i love yemenis and saudis they are very nice people
Vicar: I really wanted to use the bolt cutters.
Respect to these guys. And also props to the judge for releasing them.
BAE Response: We are aware of our criminal activity but the UK government said it’s okay sooooooo we good :)
the Us response is nothing to see here
@@psiklops71 they would more likely have a press conference talking about how many people they employ and that their new million sqft plant will be creating 5000 new American manufacturing jobs
just shift blame on the government simple and easy.
ciao
The statement from BAE is actually more like this: you people voted in (and you keep voting in) criminals, that allow us (or in some cases order us) criminals in BAE sell weapons to foreign criminals.
I don't see any reason why BAE is any more criminal than the criminal voters that don't do their due diligence when voting.
This type of content reminds me of what VICE was all about. Great One.
facts
Guess someone listening ..
I mean they still make these types of videos like 3 times a month. It still is all about this. There is a big difference with Vice and Vice News and Vice feature length documentaries
It's literally always been about this they've always had this type of content just because you didn't find it doesn't mean it wasn't there.
@@funkehouse lol you just proved you're not a day 1
I love how confident the Minister is, because he knows he is ultimately doing great good in the eyes of humanity and certainly any benevolent higher power that may exist
To bad most priests are silent when it comes to Britain's war crimes
These two gents and the judge are some kind of heroes…..Thank you for your compassion and having the balls to risk your life and liberty. Godspeed and good luck in your future endeavors!
Nothing but respect for these two men. Although I'm an atheist, this is what I was taught as a child what Christianity was truly about ❤️
I thought the same thing! Christ always spoke about defending & aiding those who are weak or in a dire situation. I was raised to be what I was told was Christian. Sadly I’d never read much of the Bible & actually believed I was. When I was older I had a serious crisis of faith. What I was hearing & being taught didn’t seem to line up with the little I had read. I don’t like being deceived & was having some serious doubts. It was actually the remarks & lessons of my college sociology professor that stuck with me & left me with a deeply unnerving feeling. Because I am a GIANT nerd, I threw myself into serious research. From the earliest manuscripts, the early church practices & church fathers, origins of other faiths & their texts, science, apologetics... I dug in. The more I dug the more astonished I became, & found very little of what is considered modern Christianity lines up with Biblical faith. Biblical literacy & comprehension is flummoxingly minimal. Idolatry seems to be the religion of the day, my truth, what’s right for me, making God into ones own image of him rather than taking the time to get to know who His word says He is. The Christian faith can all be reduced to the greatest commandment which is love. Sadly even fewer people have a proper understanding of love than they do the Bible. It’s actually quite heartbreaking. While all of this started with me ready to leave the faith & being critical of it, instead it cemented my faith, broadened my world view, was paradigm shifting, & gave me a whole new window with which I view others & the world. I’m beginning further study into apologetics & pray I can achieve my lofty goals to help others restore their faith through critical thinking, sound argument & reason. I know you stated you’re an atheist. Was it always that way for you or did something happen that changed your mind? Just asking, I like to try to understand all points of view.
What ketm said!
@@Baba_Wawa I went to Church of England schools, I was taught about many faiths and religions and, in all honesty, rationality and empirical thinking kicked in. Why is one faith right or one god real but countless other faiths are wrong and countless other gods are non existent? In all honesty, as comforting as faith in eternal life may be, I just can't buy into it, it doesn't make sense to me and that doesn't come from a place of ignorance.
I do not believe he existed as a singular person but I do try to live my life thinking WWJD and I believe the world would be a better place if more people, and in particular so called Christians, did that as well. The minister in this video is a prime example of that. ❤️
@@ketmateo I can both understand & respect that. We all have our own path, beliefs, & personal experiences that help form our world view. However, some of the comments you made really struck me in a personal way, it was like a small glimpse of my former self. Many of the statements for rejecting you posed were what troubled me. I have since been able to find answers but the issue lies with whether a person can reason them acceptable answers. Have you ever heard of Bart Ehrman? He’s a textural critic & scholar & is not a believer. He has stated many times that no credible historical scholar will adhere to the idea Chris did not exist as we have more on his life & existence historically than most in history. Just stating this as food for thought. While we may not have the same views on faith, I know how hard one my security was, & know that not everyone will share that. While I am told to share the gospel of Christ, I’m not tasked to browbeat people over it, I see a lot of folks stray down that path. That kind of condemnation is what soured me & I’ve seen it equally from atheists & proclaiming Christians. I have found the answers to my questions & it’s my prayer others will find the same for themselves. The one thing I found in all my searching was that truth is not subjective. I know many would argue that, but I’ve yet to hear a good, sound argument against it. If truth is not subjective then there is absolute truth & not everyone can be right. It’s not the answer people like, especially with the cult of self that seems to loom large these days & the do what is right to me mentality (which is scary & potentially dangerous). Thank you for taking time time to respond, I quite enjoyed reading your comment. I’m always happy to learn more about how others feel & experience subjects like religion. I appreciate it!
@@Baba_Wawa I do know of Ehrman and, in bringing him up, I now know where your discussion is going and I do not wish to engage in it. We very likely disagree on the subject and I see no merit in debating with strangers on the internet about belief and faith, it is rarely productive. I am genuinely glad you have found contentment in your beliefs/faith and wish you well. ❤️
if it takes Saudi money drenched in Yemeni blood to sustain the British aerospace industries- it's not worth it. I know the UK have a lot of pride in BAE, but this cannot sustain.
It’s a catch 22 really. Having domestic manufacturing of your military aircraft is a matter of National security in a time of war. The flip side is that the uk isn’t buying nearly enough aircraft every year to sustain them alone and need outside sales to stay in business
@@mattberg6816 I hope that you are not trying to rationalize war crimes even though it seems that you are very much doing exactly that
Isn't Iran funding a militia to fight the Saudis.
@@mattberg6816 are you for real defending war crimes with my country needs money to keep its aerospace program going so its ok for us to sell planes and bombs with the full knowledge they will be used on civilians because out of site out of mind
@Matt Berg is the only person who knows the reality of the situation that is military industrial. Your astonishment at war-for-profit realities mean nothing to me. I’ve seen what you cheer for. Money goes a long way. Basically any mil contractor needs to have the most access to money to invest in the highest quality candidates, tech, R&D, and materials, to give every industrial nation an edge but no nation wants to pay full price for a program so what do they do? Lobby and sell to another nation to turn a profit or work out a cash flow that doesn’t rely on military buildups. I vote the latter
You know this is honestly the first cool thing Vice has posted in a long time.
I love how the war mongering arms company spouted out how they comply with all UK laws...just because it's legal doesn't mean it isn't morally reprehensible. It is tantamount to a war crime to keep selling these weapons to those pigs in the UAE who have no problem bombing and starving innocent people, particularly young children. We need more people like these guys.
Wow, I'm blown away tbh...The fact that these guys were willing to risk prison time for taking a stand against war crimes is so admirable. We should all learn from this and take a stand against what's going on instead of sitting on a couch eating cheetos...
Hey! It's dorittos not cheetos thank you very much 🙂
Idk what i can do
@@well...456 learn what is going on in the world and how your country/the Country you're in is playing its part
@@Holuunderbeere I mean they all do the same stuff, some just hide it better than others lol.
@@Holuunderbeere what does knowing that do for you? nothing unless you decide to take action like these two.
Need more Christian ministers like this guy.
battlemage
If you like these guys, you're gonna LOVE reading about father Dana Bourgeois.
We don't have ministers like that in America. It's a shame really.
The kind of Christian that is not hypocritically hiding behind his faith actually help other faiths and differentiate between what happens in politics and listen to his heart 🙏❤️
We need more people like this in general.
As a worker in a similar setting and former military. The easiest way to do something like this is to wear a Hi-Viz jacket, Hard hat and name badge on a lanyard. 99% of people will assume your mean to be there.
BAEs message at the end: "Just letting you know we follow the rules, Its not our fault its unethical"
True monsters
@MesaB
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Systems
They do follow the rules. The unethical ones are the Saudis in this scenario not BAE.
@@TristanBanks the people who work there are mainly just engineers wanting a job, not fair to call them all monsters
A church in my neighborhood has started having raves every night...
They're Crystal Methodists.
Lol. Tell them to stop methen around
@@maxemerson6955 nice one Max :D
Stealing this thanks mate
Cool that Aphex Twin and one of the guys from Boards of Canada did this together.
Was wondering why there aren't more comments saying this LOL. I was thinking, "Is that Richard?"
@@manmanmlitia FINALLY some people are noticing the comment hahaha. Cant wait to hear the artists' concept albums about this event.
I thought they'd cloned an early '70s David Gilmour
was gonna say the exact same thing lol
"Everybody just Chill TF out!"
That back and forth monologue editing was sweet.
I used to be a Methodist pastor. I have heard badass stories but this is awesome! Loved that he wore his collar.
that minister is keeping it real ngl
This movie would be lit. That Minister is bout that life.
The bravery that these men took shall never be forgotten, not only did they save countless lives while risking a portion of their own, their works will encourage others to do the same and take a stand against injustice. Thank you sirs, you god bless you in this life and there hereafter.
4chan and twitter tradcaths could never even be one-sixtieth of the pious man they proclaim to be as these two badasses
4chan praised the dudes tho. 4chan did some good stuff too tho at times when they feel like it
@@markfuckerturd5165 define good
@@definitelynotcharlie4001 tracked down an animal abuser and made him face consequences without harrassing his parents. a guy posted vids on 4chan of him horribly tortouring his cat and i guess thats where 4chan draws the line
@@markfuckerturd5165 and they don’t draw the line at harassing your and vulnerable children
4chan also found an isis base iirc right?
This is what we're talking about when we want quality content, Vice
Does promoting the destruction of private property sound like quality content to you?
@@raypod5964 You are clearly butt hurt & confused about morality...
Cmon man, they make quality stuff all the time.
@@raypod5964 yes.
Too bad, here's more Cat Marnell queefing into a wrap of coke!
Now that’s my kind of minister! It’s like an episode of Pastor Bond, no time for martinis because they’re shaking things up for the good of others! 😆
And that's how two LEGENDS were born.
This, we need more of this.
Good judge, definitely the coolest minister out there
May God protect both of you and strengthen you with agility to do more for human kind from those evils
What??
Amen
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"may God protect both of you".... Yeah... That always works out well for people... Like the people being bombed... Wonder if they were praying before death. Religion is Soo sickening to me. Have faith in friends and family because God doesn't listen or give a fu$#.
@@cams.2083 I truly believe that if there is a god, it neither knows nor cares for our existence. We were not molded in it’s image. We’re an accident, part of its experiment.
Brave men, I shared this on Facebook. God be with them, and with all the poor people in Yemen.
Thank you for showcasing their story, a light of hope for humanity 💜
This is the kind of content we like to see from VICE
Wow, I have so much admiration for these two. This is how Christians should operate!
Forget Christians... Just people in general
Atheists need to as well, anyone should do what they can to help others. These two are amazing for what they did.
@@springchickena1 I don't feel that way at all, my friend. It's an absurd and dangerously egocentric way of seeing other people. And yes christianity has some super fucked up notions on race and women. Completely agree.
@@springchickena1 boohoo
@@Rashomon00 The Christian notion of race is that it doesn't exist.
2 brave men right here. God bless both of them.
That's incredible. The judge's decision too. Great guys.
These lads are great. Someone give them a knighthood.
Her majesty is more likely to declare them enemies of the state; monarchists gotta watch each other's backs.
Sam is a Quaker. I can't speak to his personal views on the monarchy but Quakers oppose titles and honorifics (particularly British Quakers, where we still have a monarchy) so I'd be very surprised if a British Quaker accepted a knighthood.
Knighthoods are only given to WAR CRIMINALS last time I checked. The Monarchy is ILLEGITIMATE since it has done NOTHING for the indigenous population of Britain.
More like Prisonhood
They would get spanked, not killed, maybe shot by accident in the leg once or twice, but in reality They're not preventing a war, or saving anyone, those weapons would be obtained from other groups who if they tried to stop would put them in the dirt, including you for looking at them sideways. If they tried this in China, Russia, North Korea, the entire middle east, nations South of America, or Wakanda they would be taken to a dungeon where they would spend months if not years being tickled for information then eventually, shipped to a "Freedom Camp" for life.
The adventure at the freedom camp wouldn't last long, and thats if they survive the tickling, but lets not focus on the actual Nazis and evil doers of the world who everyone in this comment section if ignoring being the those who buy these weapons and wage war and those that supply them from socialist nations of the world.
Instead lets shift the blame to peaceful countries like the UK, who is actively fighting terrorism, and socialism and other evils and has been along side America for 250 years, also who ever is buying these weapons will 100% get them from other states that I mentioned instead of the UK and then evil and nefarious actors will profit which will only make them stronger and richer and the good guys won't get any intel or have a say in the manner while the entire situation just got worse because they got more weapons for cheaper and nothing was stopped, and in many cases worse weapons with worse targeting systems which will increase collateral damage.
On top of that no life was saved and even more lives were lost due to lack of awareness of the situation and ability to counter it, as a result of having less info and ability to spy, in comparison to knowing who the actors are, and no information was gained while new links to world's enemies have been made, but NVM all that, UK and Orange man bad, really really bad, and deep down inside we all know this to be true.
BAE : our bombs don’t kill people, unless activated
Bombs don't kill people pilots do.
BEA: Humanitarian laws? We follow humanitarian laws! We feed them lead!
@@rushokim
The killing is actually done by the bomb, but only after the pilot has flown the aircraft there, designated the target and released it.
So it's actually both pilots and bombs that kill, since the two are required in order for people to die.
@Mike W The toaster requires Human input to start toasting the toast
@@spike05 What about smart toasters?
2 minutes in and these guys are legends af
Although I agree with them. Destroying brilliant pieces of aeronautical engineering isn’t really a solution. It’s a government problem.
I must say the best friendships do come from those willing to go to jail for each other at a moments notice! 💚
A good friend would never get you locked up in the first place.
@@michaelsMW2movies his point is that a good friend would follow you till the end, not manipulate you into self destruction
@@e-e4761 Okay, I good friend may "follow me to the end" But if I get that friend locked up in prison, does that make me a good friend? I think not.
Wouldn't I be manipulating my friend into self destruction if I got him imprisoned for something I did...
@@michaelsMW2movies its not manipulation if they chose to do it
The pictures of the child with his hands blown off & the other children hurt really are upsetting. Congrats to these guys!! The UK and USA have *GOT* to stop selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia
Do you really think if that kid was hit by an airstrike would be still breathing? He clearly lost his hands to a landmine which is what the houthies mostly using. Do not believe everything you see
@@macho1546 you dingus he could loose them to amputation due to sever damage to his arms from either debris or burns, also this doesnt dismiss the moral of the situation that selling arms to then be used in war crimes is wrong
@@macho1546 Muhammad Bone Saw is pleased with your comment .
@@e-e4761 oh if it's war crime when Saudis doing it but when the US or Europeans do it its freedom fighters. Everyone who thinks saudis Bombing civilians is brainwashed
@@macho1546 lol when did i say the US and Europeans bombing people was a good thing? I think thats also disgusting too but thats not the matter at hand here.
What courage and strength of conscience. It's these guys who make me believe that the world is still good and can be better.
God bless the judge!!! May he stay wise and compassionate and spread that love! ✌️😍
Vice News has really stepped up their quality in the last year. As many commenters across dozens of videos have said, these videos really remind us of the uploads from many, many years ago.
Bravo Vice. Please don't leave us again.
Agreed
Give an example of when vice "left us"?
@@rerewewrwrwrw 2013-2020
@@rerewewrwrwrw [a variant of] this comment is pretty much on every Vice video on RUclips
@@homosexualpanic it's shorthand for dont cover anything that isn't uber masculine war, guys and guns
Plot twist: The professional plane spotter was amateur and misidentified each plane he spotted.
I was thinking this as well 🤣
Glad to see the judge understand the situation at hand. Using crime, to prevent crime.
They should be thrown in prison.
You guys are noble superhero . Love ❤️ ❤️from Nigeria 🇳🇬 .Uk is one leading problems of every war going on in the last decade till present.may God bless and reward you guys
Every war? Bit of a leap
Yeah definitely not every war, plus it's not the British army in Yemen. The majority of arms sold to the saudis are American.
@@pencil677 UK are directly and indirectly involved in war crime and corruption.but the prefer to behave lyk saints
@@carrot7590 oh dude, he UK carries more blame than any other nation for crimes against humanity of the past century. The US is doing all it can to catch up and will carry the most blame for the 21st century by the time it's done, but the UK destroyed and enslaved more through its colonial empire, colonial wars, and continued economic devastation it profits from to this day, than any other single nation.
@@carrot7590 Did you miss the entire colonial core to my comment? That’s where the majority of the crimes against humanity took place. In India, in South Africa, in the horrific plunder and massacres of former Rhodesia, in Kenya, in the Caribbean, in Hong Kong, in Malaysia, in Oman, in Nigeria, and on and on.
And actually, you are incorrect about the number of wars, as well. Do you know of all these? And this is not all of them, as many of the colonies had British militaries separate from the main one. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_involving_the_United_Kingdom
I would never do this but, God bless those who act on their convictions in a non violent manner . The Quakers are historically known for their anti violent stances on such things as war , women’s rights and they even started the Underground Railroad that freed many American slaves. I am not an activist but I respect those people of Biblical faith who have the character and conviction that I do not have to do what they can , ( in a non violent manner ) risking their own freedom for people of a different faith, culture , world view and nation.
The Methodists also have a long history of love and compassion toward humankind and the environment. I know that many people don’t like people with “ religious views”. This is understandable as people who call themselves Christians do many horrible things. If you were to read a Bible you would see that these hypocrites that claim to be Christians do not in fact follow the message of Christ, which is to love our neighbors as well as our enemies.
If anyone reads my message please know that not all people that call themselves Christians are sexist, racist, homophobes. We love God and His creations , which include you no matter who you are or your beliefs. I live as a Quaker and believe in the teachings of Christ that tell me to show love and compassion. We are all created by God therefore I will treat you with due respect, love and dignity. Please give us a chance and don’t assume that we are all religious hate filled people. I pray that people see my words and consider the idea that we are not all “ religious monsters”. Though I have a personal relationship with the Creator, I am no better than anyone else. I would love to hear and respectfully listen to anyone’s thoughts on the statements that I have made. May God bless you and our brothers and sisters in Yemen.
Spot on. I identify as a Christian but I belong to no church or denomination. In my book we are all manifestations of the Creator and there are many paths to find God within. I don't care who or what anyone identifies themselves as, I don't care what nationality anyone is, nor do I care about such inconsequential matters pertaining to the colour of one's skin - we are ALL equal and deserve love, respect, compassion and empathy.
I'm a very set-in-stone atheist, but I've grown increasingly interested in the Quakers over the past year or so (and what I've heard of some Methodist traditions too), in large part due to people like those featured in the video, and humane, enlightened and noble attitudes like the ones you've expressed in your comment. Best wishes.
This was one of the best prices from vice i have seen in a long time
These people have balls of steel, actually, balls of fucking diamonds
Proud to be Quaker! This is we’re about!
Not oatmeal....
@Tweed Penguin You’re thinking of Amish....
The oatmeal is fire though...🙄
@@JacquelynNhi Maple and brown sugar is the best thing ever!
@Tweed Penguin Respectfully, friend, I suspect you may be thinking of the Amish. Quakers are terribly involved in political activism, though our social media can be a bit dated at times, haha.
Total admiration for these two blokes they stood by their convictions & actually did something to prevent further suffering Well Done
These men are brave to stand up to such an overwhelming force. They really just needed to spread the word about the damaged plane and the movment to start making serious changes to international policy regarding weapons of war.
For American viewers, it is highly recommended to watch Yes Minister regarding Arms Sales.
My hats off to these two individuals. Massively brave and they walk their talk. Impressive.
Looks like God was with them all the way 🙏🙏
He busy starving kids
Stand for him, he'll stand for you
Best vice video in years. Two heros of mankind.
the minister actually looks like a goofy Aphex Twin
‘mum likes to hear about the activism after it’s happened but not during’ lmfao king
I thought Richard D James had a tank.
LOL, I thought of RDJ too.
What good does this do though? If it's not weapons from BAE or Lockheed it'll be from China or Russia. There is no shortage of suppliers of weapons, at least most of the weapons from the UK and the US are relatively accurate and precise with minimal unintended casualties unlike those purchased from other sources that will just be dropped on mass for maximum casualties in the vicinity.
This is the best of this series to date
There are many ministers that talk and never commit to action. I am glad I found a pastor that not only preached about pro-life but also raised seven children adopting four due to the duty and love he feels is earned. I understand the health of a mother and existential issues are indeed important but people like the minister and the Quaker is true example of love for one another without the full knowledge of who the suffering people were. Many people ask god’s existence and question how he can allow so much suffering, the way how I’ve been viewing the solution to suffering is to spread love with our actions. Many blessings to these two men, more people wether it’s of faith or not will change their world with selflessness. Peace.
Good people, we need more of them!
the judge is a legend for knowing them not guilty. The two was the most inspiring human I've seen this year! omg, it was so great that they're not in prison lol!
HOLY MOLY that judge is an absolute legend, a true servant of justice.
There is hope for us yet Britain.
I used to deliver water to a BAE base here in the US and it was crazy the amount of clearance and tests I had to pass just to get into the building and replenish water jugs... I remember waking down the halls and seeing so many closed doors wondering what was going on behind them... it was always very eerie.
That’s because you didn’t need to know what was going on behind those doors
Should have taken some bolt cutters mate, you would have got your deliveries done super fast.
@@64mickh i was inside that base today, not sure what the guy meant by two double doors, because there's just a huge hanger door
When they got caught should have just said just doing some maintenance work, carry on
I don't think these guys are big on lying.
ngl if the guards just went "Yeh, fair enough mate" and walked off after Sam explained why they were there it would have been incredible
The title sounds like a GTA missions !! 😂 😂
Why does something this devastating, get less views than a "Royal tiff" so sad for the human race...
Because you touch yourself at night.
The Judge that found them not guilty is just as much of a hero.
I have so much respect for what they were willing to give up to try and do something good.
im from saudi and im honestly disappointed in my country for committing these war crimes
You are brave to say such things, one of the good ones
People with integrity like this are more than rare.
Thank god.
Lets be real, this is what Jesus would actually do.
you say "lets be real" and then you speculate, are you dumb?
@@ttt-ml9dj no but you seem like you haven't read much
Jesus is a socia-political activist if you disregard His divine nature.
Nonsense. Don't confuse a dog collar with Jesus my friend, they have nothing to do with each other.
@@donk1822 so you don't think Jesus would trash some weapons to save the lives of children? He absolutely would.
People who restore faith in humanity. Beautiful
This brings tears to my eyes. Thank you guys 🥲
The big evil happens because of all the little "whaaa?" reactions that come out of people. They don't know and they don't care ... and that's the banality of it all. Evil happens not because good men do nothing but because nobody knows WTF they are doing, they just want to get paid.
These two are obviously heroes, but also kudos to the judge for letting them go after all this!
Nothing but respect for these guys, this is peak activism. Standing on the street with a sign is fine and all but if you really want to get your message across this is the kind of stuff you have to do.
Great comment. Totally agree.
even if they some how leveled the whole air field with a bomb the saudi's would just get them from another factory or the US in less than a week :/
The cold cruel reality for now anyway
The reverend looks like Aphex Twin
“ I really want to use these bolt cutters” 😂
Great post and nicely edited.
Such an important subject. Thanks for sharing!!