There is one group that revels in the weak staying weak and those are the predators. As Obama removes protection that those in eastern Europe were counting on to keep them safe, those who need the fear and dominance for success are happy. Rational people should not be threatened by defense. Because I put bars on my windows and locks on my doors does not mean I want the neighborhood to get infested by criminals. We had an opportunity to work with our friends and allies to make our neighbors safer from those who might threaten them and we blew it. Those who wish to do harm eventually find a way to do so. When that happens, it will not make anyone feel better to hear those who could have stopped the violence step forward and say “Oops, our bad.”
We had a chance to step up and help protect those who did not have the ability themselves and we chose not to. There were many reasons given, and many more that will be made in the future, However, in the end they will all come up short on the moral and ethical scale.
Here’s hoping the debate remains academic.
- FOP Vermillion