User blog comment:Blinkn/Were they a little bit evil during Civil War?/@comment-8105261-20130711014755

I think that they thought they were on the right side, but.... I recommend the Justice Lords of the "Justice League Unlimited" episode "A Better World" as an example by comparison. They thought they were right, but their actions were past the line, although they didn't realize it. And, if you read the comics *after* the Civil War arc, they seemed to repent for their actions...or at least people have forgiven them for it.

Anyway, if Tony really is going past the line, SHIELD might sweep in, take the armor, and appoint a new Iron Man.