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Fortunately our foreign and defense policies aren't determined by anyone with your level of understanding.Again, the concept of a standing deterrent is important to understand here.Had the Ukraine been admitted to NATO membership the Russians would not now control the Crimea nor would there be any fighting in the Donbass.If you have something to say, SAY IT.
Would you be willing to fight WWIII to stop them from taking the Crimea?
Because that is what the threat would be that you assume would deter Russia.
Are you really willing to pay that price to keep the Crimea in Ukrainian hands?
Which means exactly ZERO to American interests or security.
I am not willing to blow up the planet over the Crimea.
I understand it perfectly.
I understand before you make a commitment like that, you need to ask yourself, if you are really willing to meet it.
I am NOT willing to fight WWIII over the Crimea.
Are you prepared to pay that price? Even if there is a good chance it would go nuclear? Even if Russia would have tremendous home field advantage?
I'm not sure how you think it is a good thing that our leaders have made a commitment to fight WWIII over Estonia.