Hitler comparison misconstrued

Here’s what happens. One correspondent said this government intimidated its critics, like the Nazis did to the Jews. I thought he exaggerated too much, so I wrote to rebut, saying sarcastically that “I can see some similarity if you compare the red shirts being murdered to the Holocaust, Abhisit to Hitler ...” I didn’t mean it literally. Notice there was a big “if” in it.
I hope I am allowed back in a “civilised debate” again. I also promise to keep my emotions in check whenever I don’t agree with others’ views.
Somsak Pola
Samut Prakarn