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Sabine Nolke's avatar

Agree with every word. I would just add the observation that, by introducing appeasement options into the conversation, we also take a considerable - and possibly irrevocable - step towards normalizing and rewarding Russian behaviour. The process is similar to the attempt to "both side" fundamental discussions on such things as democratic norms, climate change, health science or evolution. Each time we make a concession to "the other side" for the sake of making the conversation less absolute, we end up diluting what is objective truth. In the case of Ukraine there is no room for fudging the conversation, lest we loosen our understanding (and our condemnation) of genocidal aggression.

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Danielle (NM)'s avatar

As we spend today honoring the sacrifice of those who fought and died for our freedom, let us also pause to honor the Ukrainians who now fight and die for theirs.

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