I understand the sentiment.

Even worse, when you explain these things to American citizens, they get defensive and will even justify the harm they have inflicted.

I doubt you’re going to find a consensus amongst Americans like that. We disagree on a lot of stuff, especially when you look at the younger(<35) crowd.

Like you say, the chickens are coming home. You’re probably going to see more and more fucked up stuff over the next few months. You don’t have to be sympathetic.