LOL, but you’re right. Praising small towns and their residents doesn’t mean you are criticizing cities and city dwellers.
I agree. I think this is just another example of the twisted way in which the Left sees the world. Classic example: If a public meeting were to open with an expression of Christian faith, that “takes away” my First Amendment Right to religious freedom, if I’m not a Christian. I’ve never understood that logic — but it’s much like saying “praising a small town is just a way to attack and insult the people who live in cities”. Huh?