An honest question should be phrased honestly.

"Hey guys, I have a question about the recent additions to the Lacey ban. Most posts of this type are more about "don't forget to sign this petition" without a why. I'm new here, getting to understand the community. Can you explain to me what's going on?"

Phrasing it as you did in your first post paints a picture of hostility, of starting on the other side of the debate already and accusing other reptile keepers of being irresponsible. On a forum dedicated to the responsible care and keeping of snakes, can you really BLAME anyone for getting "mad" about it?

Words have meaning. "Just a question," phrased as a conflict isn't "just a question".