There is a non-zero chance of a kid seeing the Lego brand on a box with a vehicle the foreigners who killed their friends used to invade their country. While most Americans see their military as a force for good, that sentiment is not echoed everywhere. Not all people are grateful for being "liberated" that way.
Usually the next comment is.. but that was long ago. Which is so Ironic give the other hot bed issues about things from long ago.
People just want to be outraged for any reason. That in turn creates more outrage.
I'll buy the Mould King / Lepin (whatever they're branded as now) model and be done with it.