Well, you inserted yourself into the discussion by implying that I personally am immature ("take it like a big boy") because I took exception to being told that I personally (as a member of the group "Americans") "will not allow other nations their dignity."

After calling me a child, you then proceeded to repeat the original poster's error of over-generalizing.  Your words were:

Americans (and not just the govt) are not free of guilt. They've shown repeatedly that it takes but a small effort for them to accept other people as "enemies".

Please note that you did not say "some Americans" or even "most Americans."  You said "Americans."

In your third post, you asked if I failed to understand what you wrote.  No, in fact, it appears to be you who failed to understand what you wrote.

In short:  I was objecting to the original poster's choice of words, not to the sentiment that she was expressing.  You jumped in with a new set of insults.  I then objected to your choice of words, not to the sentiment you were expressing.

You, however, seem awfully eager to believe that I have some problem with people criticizing my country, which would conveniently confirm all of your pre-conceived notions about me.

I can assure you, however, that if that were true, I would not live where I live.

I really suggest at this point that you should move on.  There is nothing to be seen here.