Perhaps, but taking risks without weighing - and knowing at least some of - the dangers is seldom a good idea. On the other hand, knowledge is also seldom furthered by no risks being taken.

[Jetfire would rather know what the risks he's taking are before he takes them, but he knows that it can't always be that simple or "safe".]

Different variations, but in essence, yes. But then, I knew him long before the war... Not that his basic personality has changed overly much.