Sometimes the difference between a good outcome and a bad outcome (life and death) is a split second decision that we, unless we are sitting in the seat making that decision, really don't know how we would decide. The Captain has authority over the safety of the flight, and as such, must make difficult decisions sometimes. Since every situation is different, I think we should be applauding the fact that he had the guts to make the decision he did. Too many of us are unwilling to make, and stand by, the tough decisions in life.