The Israeli blockade and the boarding op were 100% justified and necessary - no doubt about it.
However, I must admit that I am left wondering which IDF genius came up with the paintball rifles idea. He/she is probably some distant relation of the genius who came up with the US policy to sacrifice US soldiers in order to avoid damaging buildings.
C’mon now, sure we’re the good guys, but let’s not let that force us to take unnecessary casualties for crying out loud!