Ukraine

When the drums of war are beating it is difficult to get out the other side. Everyday on all of the cable channels there appear retired generals urging us on to take down the Russians. In the spirit of debate wouldn't it be helpful to have someone one just once in a while ask why we don't try a negotiated settlement. It seems that many would rather read about the destruction of an entire country, the killing of innocent children and the tearing apart of families. Almost 8 million people have been forced to leave Ukraine and that represents 20% of the population. To better understand this that would be like 66 million Americans forced out of the country. It is easy when the problem is over there as we sit in the comfort of our homes over here.