actions have created sympathy for their "enemy" rather than doing them any favours. And in saying this i am not declaring sides, mearly stating facts.

Normal, isn't it? Look at Israel and Gaza now. People were horrified at the initial attacks, but now they are horrified by the response.

My sister is in Sydney, but thankfully not at Bondi today.

The more we disconnect from each other and polarise, the more violence keeps spreading.