It always amazes me to hear members of Congress begging for war. Haven't they checked with their constituents. Polls have showed for a long time the public doesn't want any part of war and "boots on the ground".
I know we have a Memorandum of Understanding which says we should defend them, so their argument Ukraine deserves support with defensive weapons is at least reasonable. It would certainly be easier if we weren't already engaged against ISIL in Iraq and if we weren't trillions in debt and if the problem in Ukraine weren't the nuclear power Russia.
Given all that it would behoove a leader to speak to the public about this issue. It's not enough to hear only Congress, who have other influences on them. It requires public discussion, like many many other issues today. If members of Congress are insistent, then they have to publicly discuss this and debate it with those who aren't eager to be that involved in Ukraine.
Public support can be built as the president has shown with out involvement in Iraq -- particularly if it's of a limited nature. Talk to the public and see if there is any support for this at all! I would also say the individuals who wish to become president after the next election could (and perhaps should) discuss their view on this issue.
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