Ukraine is fighting for its freedom, and the U.S. was helping. But the Trump administration is quitting on them, just like it did to our Kurdish allies in Syria. Does our flag still stand for freedom, or are they taking that away?
Trump claims he is working for peace in Ukraine. But once Russia's Putin is appeased there, he next attacks the Baltic countries, where we have Louisiana troops currently stationed in defense. The choice there for the U.S. would be to stand and fight — and die — for freedom, or to quit and run once again.
The irony is that the United States would be safer, stronger and remain at peace if we stand up to bullies like Vladimir Putin, and stand by our allies, as we have done since World War II.
So I ask all our senators and congressional representatives — Cassidy and Kennedy, Scalise, Johnson, Higgins, Letlow, Carter and Fields: Do we still stand strong in defense of freedom, or are we now the "allies" who cowardly slink away? Russia and China await your answer.
EDWARD C. BRITTON
Baton Rouge
