In order to compare the recklessness of two situations, they must both be reckless.
Logically this is incorrect. It is not necessary for the comparison attribute to belong to both, or even either, of the items being compared. For example:
Which is more positive? 0 or 1? -1 or 1? 0 is neither positive nor negative, yet the amount to which it is positive can be compared to a number that is positive. -1 is the opposite of positive, yet it can still be compared.
How about which has a longer neck, a horse or a jellyfish? A jellyfish does not have a neck, thus the horse wins.
To further illustrate my point that it is not necessary for both items to contain the comparison attribute, compare the backbone of President Obama and Congressman Ron Paul.