Russia would only look bad by downing a passenger jet.
Yes, indeed. It's wrong to shoot down passenger planes - malum in se.
There is no defense or explanation that is adequate. And, there's no way to undo what has been done.
People now see the real Putin and just how reckless he has been. I've never been able to understand how some people could admire or defend the guy. He's a thug and a puke.
Oy vey, you’re not making any sense.