I was intrigued by the entire opening scene as well. Will said many things I'd wish media would say but doesn't/can't. I loved the Will character right away. Though I imagine he'd be very difficult to work with.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Though I imagine he'd be very difficult to work with. 
