The film of Starship Toopers was a satire. An action film framed as mock fascist propaganda. If you know Paul Verhoeven’s previous work (Robocop) you wouldn’t be surprised.
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Surprised, no. Disgusted, yes.
Why not just appreicate it on its own terms? It was pretty funny and extremely well made as it manipulates viewer sympathy. The same way that his other films do.