"Like Hitler, Putin will fail in his endeavor—not only will he fail, but it will eventually destroy him. As a result, other dictators around the world will take note of the fact that smaller countries often win wars against invaders, and that invading a supposedly weak neighbor will probably end in failure. History is filled with inspiring examples... [snip]
"Humans are the only species where a smaller individual or group can defeat a larger one—otherwise, the world would be dominated by fascist mega-states, and freedom would not be possible. But that is not what the world looks like. Smaller countries like Ukraine can stand up to the powerful dictatorships and fight them to a standstill—particularly when they have access to advanced weapons and tactics. If Ukraine remains free, other countries will remain free as well, because fascist leaders around the world will be forced to understand that power does not always triumph.
"In fact, as often as not, it fails." -- Sebastian Junger, in TIME, in his letter to the Ukrainian people about "Why the Ukrainian People Will Triumph." The West must make certain that the Ukrainian people succeed against war criminal Putin, not only because it affects their freedom but, as Junger points out, the freedom of us all.
