“It was his opinion.”
It was his opinion that he had no opinion. How does that contribute to the discussion? It doesn’t. FR is a forum for discussion; I don’t think JR created it for disinterest or ambivalence.
I went back to look, and copy him in this comment since you characterize his words to me. Your statement is incorrect.
Not my flag (not just an opinion but assuredly a statement of fact as to his point-of-view)"It was his opinion that he had no opinion" is wholly incorrect.
Not my nation (ditto)
Not my problem
Working this backwards, as applied to your opinions or statements of fact:
Is the Ukrainian flag your flag?I would imagine your responses to the first two question would likely be no and no. As the the third, your answer would be yes, as you advocate for that for which you advocate. Would any of your answers be opinions? Statements of your stances? Of course. You have a right to them. As does he. Differences of opinion.... Controversy.
Is Ukraine your nation?
Is Ukraine your problem?
There is clearly "...a difference of opinion whether or not the US government should be involved in a controversial foreign war where we were not attacked."