While I very much agree with most of your points I think you have to be careful not to assume malicious intent. Very likely most of the decision makers on the o

While I very much agree with most of your points I think you have to be careful not to assume malicious intent. Very likely most of the decision makers on the other side are very much thinking they are making the best decisions for their country/party/region/faction/[insert frame of reference]. Once you vilify your enemy you won't be able to understand them or empathise with them.