[eldenwrong]

Why are russians punished for the sins of their government? Should americans get the same treatment then?

[tristor]

> Why are russians punished for the sins of their government?

Because they are participating in this governance. Countries bear responsibility collectively for their actions. And yes, absolutely Americans should be held to the same standards.

[eldenwrong]

Easy to say when your government has committed worse atrocities and you've never suffered for it

[isubkhankulov]

What about Venezuela? Should its citizens be punished for Maduro's actions?

[danielodievich]

That was exactly the anguished complaint of my friend in Australia, who is trying to help his family - and with whom he actually does not see eye to eye on the war situation (they are pro or at least acquiescent, he is adamantly against). But they have no money and he wants to help. Just rereading our thread from last year where he says "yeah, they're Zed patriots, they are also sure that their government is fighting global Nazism and global USA hegemony for the betterment of everyone, but should they go hungry because of their beliefs?". My answer was "yes".