Seems to be an ongoing theme with a lot of countries.
Again, you don't have to be seen. The public however misinformed will go the way they want. You want to help, make ammunition. 60% of soldiers won't hit a target in their first fire fight, what do think about an angsty teen?
If you've already been in a fire fight, want France to do more; join and protect the French priests serving coffee to the poor souls caught on other side.
It a long running widespread theme.