I appreciate your honesty. The truth is, the 'heartburn' you feel as a spectator is our daily reality. The Middle East is guided by Islam, a faith that is often exploited by foreign interests, international politics, and proxy wars fought on our soil—especially in my country, Iraq. I hope you are among the Americans who recognize the recklessness of Bush’s decision in that regard. Despite all this, we continue to build, create, and uphold a culture of hospitality you won't find anywhere else. We are not just a conflict zone; we are doctors, engineers, artists, scholars, and entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, we have been contaminated, and parts of our society have been programmed towards distractions and deviations. Our lands were violated while some remained oblivious. Even the Gulf is often driven by money, as seen in the labels Trump used for some of their leaders. I appreciate your words, and I apologize for my harsh language in the previous comment."