>their suspicion/hatred of their own country is astounding to see Speaking as an American, our country was founded on the principles of being apprehensive of g

>their suspicion/hatred of their own country is astounding to see Speaking as an American, our country was founded on the principles of being apprehensive of governments including our own. Being suspicious of our own government is a very American thing and should not be understood as surprising. See our Declaration of Independence for further reading and context.