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As the conversation unfolds, the veteran expresses a deep empathy for the civilians caught in the crossfire of geopolitical decisions. He illustrates a painful cycle: how the trauma inflicted on innocents—often during operations that appear justified on a bureaucratic level—can lead to lasting resentment. Civilians who witnessed the death of a family member or experienced invasive military searches might have understandable reasons for harboring animosity toward American troops.