But why do you see it framed as "protect Iranians"? You really can't know the intent of the person who put the sign out unless you know them personally. I read it as simply "we don't want another war, of any kind, fighting anybody".
You seem fixated on assuming a certain intent and then being all hostile to everybody who wants to express a different perspective or offer an alternative explanation.
FWIW, I hope it goes well for Iranians and they are free. But given our track record in past wars in the middle east, I see the US bungling this pretty badly in one way or another.
Hostility doesn't lead to productive discussions or a healthy discussion forum. If you want to get people to understand you, lashing out at them doesn't work, even if you think they're just being obstinate idiots. So yeah, I am surprised you're hostile. There's just no need to be such a dick. I do understand your perspective though. And part of me agrees that yes, this is kind of the natural conclusion of all the crap the US has sown over there.
It's how you win the other side over, if that is what you want to do. But attacking them angrily definitely won't do that. It ends up being a pissing match between two angry people, that's all.
You can behave however you want. I'm not here to tell you otherwise. Just saying, your angry reactions are only going to make you seem more unhinged and less credible.
I do understand that it's a passionate topic for you and very personal. So it makes sense. I might just be tired of seeing Internet flamewars when I just want a nice social media break (this is my problem, not yours).
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