Because some of their criticisms are based on misconceptions about our country.
因为他们对我们的一些批评主要是基于对我们国家的误解。
but I do not turn for protection to dreary cliches about respect of elders -- as if mere age were a reason for respect.
但我不会用应当尊重长者这一套陈词滥调来为我自己辨护,似乎年长就是受人尊敬的理由。