First, John did not have a lobotomy.  That's an outrageous analogy.  Christ!

Beyond that, the only reason we're arguing about this is because you're trying to make some ridiculous point that John's being a hero here.  Sorry, man, that's just absurd and, in fact, it invites the very kind of criticism of John that you seem to want to avoid. 

So do us all a favour, please, and give it up already, will you?  John's predicament is a sorry one and that's about it.