Ryuu96 said:
Just to say that I do agree the reality of the situation sucks and I understand your concerns, you're not wrong for having those initial concerns, all I can argue is that the pros outweigh the cons, I can't argue that there's no cons, but I stand by that ultimately it's the right decision for Ukraine. Unfortunately some Ukrainians may trip off these duds after the war but on the flip side pushing Russia out faster could save thousands of lives. |
We're pretty much on the same page. I discarded my concerns as insufficient pretty much right away as far as the issue they pose inside Ukraine itself. Also, based on the information you give, giving Ukraine what it needs including such weapons may counterintuitively actually reduce the overall number of duds by shortening the conflict.
However, my main concerns are more with public perception/population support for Ukraine in third-party countries, in a population where misinformation has such a hold that it results in people giving more and more voice to such despicable beings as MTG & Marine Le Pen, my confidence is very low that people will seek proper information and critically think about the situation the like you and I do.
That said it's a concern that should not prevent the US to transfer such weapons but a concern that should be thoroughly addressed to prevent a shift of perspective in a supportive country electorate position.
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