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Are you suggesting that all non-Western countries civilians are living in fear for their life? This is a new level of ignorance. Even if you just meant Vietnam, believe or not, a lot of things have changed in the last few decades.

He's clearly not saying that, but talking about this one specific individual.

My Point:

No. Not everyone in "non-Western countries" wants to move to a "Western country." That being said, someone that may not normally want to relocate to a "Western country" may have a desire to do so if they have significant fear of their life in their own country.

It was easier for him to kill a hobby project than to relocate to another country.

I don't think he really feared for his life, what seems much more likely, especially given his statements about the media, is that he thought that people were being complete dicks, so he took his ball and left.

Works for me.