I'd rather not do this anymore.
Me neither. I don't belittle anyone intentionally, not ever. As to America, nobody loves it more than I do. I enjoyed and treasure my time there, and I'm married to an American wife. That doesn't mean I can't see things I can't agree with. I'm not the "rah, rah, rah" kinda guy. Not defending Germany either, there is plenty wrong here.
misunderstandings aren't too uncommon
Yup, that was my first thought. Glad we cleared it up.
Anyway, have a wonderful day and I hope you can come and see us soon enough. Winter in the Garmisch area is magical, albeit not this year, on account of once again tightened COVID restrictions :-(