Malandrino comes from a part of the world that has experienced its fair share of bloodshed and atrocity. A place where people carry themselves with quiet dignity and resolve. I sincerely doubt - no, I know - he had absolutely no malicious intent behind what he said at all. He should not be insulted or doubted for giving his input to a thread he held no participation in creating.
Malandrino seems like a cool guy and an intelligent guy from reading his posts.
It was a foolish move creating a thread that is likely to cause aggravation but that isn't Malandrino's fault.
I got his back too.