> Let's keep things simple

It doesn't seem all that simple to dictate to someone what you think their actual opinion is and then point to Shakespeare as some kind of evidence.

Maybe let's keep things simple by taking people at their word.

I didn't say anything about the commenter's opinion. "Endorsed" was the word I used.

I didn't endorse anything. In fact, I presented arguments opposing the administration's view. I think it's unreasonable to argue that trying to understand people's actions is tantamount to endorsing them. We should never be reluctant to understand others' perspectives.