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Moore discussed his uncle being killed by a sniper in World War II.

“We were taught snipers were cowards,” he wrote.

My uncle killed by sniper in WW2. We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren't heroes. And invaders r worse

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 18, 2015

Both Rogen and Moore later suggested that their comments were taken out of context, but the implication was enough to raise the hackles of other celebrities and politicians.

“He’s kidding, right?” actor Rob Lowe responded to Moore’s statements.

Sarah Palin, meanwhile, slammed “Hollywood leftists” on Facebook, but also thanked Cooper and Eastwood for “respecting the United States military.”

Post by Sarah Palin.

While the controversy rages, Kyle’s widow, Taye Kyle, said she’s proud of her late husband and Cooper’s role portraying him.

“The heart of the man, the ability to laugh through it all, Bradley captured all of it,” she said.

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