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When figuring out where moral lines are drawn, I look into myself, and I ponder philosophical questions about how to capture the place for those moral lines.
Ukranians are in trouble. Newsworthy narratives don't capture the origin of what's happening. If one looks at this problem and cannot discern America's role as some part of the source of it, then I don't think one is being honest about the whole situation.
I think that the metaphor you provide is not particularly relevant, but I'll answer. I tell my child it is his choice, up to his judgment, and he should think about it thoroughly prior to taking action, because actions have consequences that are more complicated than the immediate result.
Its totally relevant and while you allow your child to make that determination, i direct mine into making what i feel is the proper choice of assisting. Now its up to them to decide if my advice is taken or not, but i wont sit by without offering them both sides and making them aware of my morals.
A child looks to parent for guidance. An elder - We ( the US ) is the elder when it comes to democracy across the globe.
I dont need a primer on US activities in eastern Europe to know that Putin CANT STAND democracy because a true democracy means he is all but done.