Your response was, “but Israel would do it too.” That’s irrelevant to the conversation about the Iranian government killing protesters.
You can condemn the Iranian government for doing bad things and also be against the Israel and US invasion. They’re not mutually exclusive. Just like you can condemn the actions of the state of Israel without being antisemitic.
Of course they had their reasons, he was protesting their tyrannical dictatorship and power. It’s not a just reason, but it’s a reason.
You think Israel wouldn’t do the same?
How is that relevant? This isn’t a zero sum game; it’s possible to be critical of both.
I’m not condoning Iran’s actions here. Let’s not sit around and help manufacture consent for this war either.
Your response was, “but Israel would do it too.” That’s irrelevant to the conversation about the Iranian government killing protesters.
You can condemn the Iranian government for doing bad things and also be against the Israel and US invasion. They’re not mutually exclusive. Just like you can condemn the actions of the state of Israel without being antisemitic.
Completely ridiculous “whataboutism” non-sequitur.