> It seems to be quite impossible to understand what is going on in their minds. I'm guessing you're not an American, or too young to remember Iraq and Afghan

> It seems to be quite impossible to understand what is going on in their minds. I'm guessing you're not an American, or too young to remember Iraq and Afghanistan. The sad fact is, humans almost always side with their tribe, regardless of notions of right and wrong. The tribal logic of "us vs. them" is the only justification needed.