Should they get judged? Yeah. By the locals. It's their city, their laws, their asses on the line when the people in charge screw up.

Us, though? Frankly, we've got a limited window to get out of here, if we get access to the beacon. The political situation here's a mess, and it's probably going to stay that way for years. If we get wrapped up in local fights, we're gonna be stuck here. [Or rather, other people will be stuck here, because he is not missing the chance to leave.]