I agree that resorting to violence is not acceptable. however; sherpas should not be blamed in this case. reading the whole story it seems like the "we know it all" so called pro climbers did not abide by the rules that were set. I don't blame the sherpas in this situation for reacting the way they did. Things can get from bad to worse in matter of seconds while climbing a mountain and these climbers should have listened to the sherpas rather than trying to be heros. Also the reports indicate bad mouthing the sherpas by these climbers which is unacceptable.