The ubiquitous "they" hate democracy, freedom, our way of life. And are willing to blow themselves up to demonstrate that.

It's hopelessly naive, and that's the public stance. There is no need to ask any further if "they" resent being invaded - those that resist hate freedom.

Sound goofy, silly, nonsensical? Of course. Do they believe it - of course. (And consider themselves brighter than the average bear - go figure!)

And it gets worse. If one attempts to prevent their country from making mistakes, that one hates America.

One persistent question they dodge - was it OK for the North Vietnamese to torture American pilots if that led to more effective defensive measures?

The larger answer is no, it is not important to know why they hate the US. Irrelevant.

Arf