We all know, when an elephant stomps through a porcelain store, not much will be left of the precious items. Since WWII, the entire West has established a delicately balanced power structure that has brought both peace and prosperity to all people. Major trade alliances have, disregarding never-content critics, been a boon to the economic entities and the consumers. The Soviet Union fell in 1990, and many new countries have emerged that have since then enjoyed their freedom and unheard-of developments profiting everyone. Unfortunately, the proverb has now become a reality, and the pile of shards is growing every day. We could call this elephant personified insanity, but it has a concrete name and one instigator. Russia is equally led by a dictator, also insane and extremely power hungry. These two elephants are storming through the much-loved store of our lives and destroy everything generations have come to rely on: solid healthcare, good education, clean water, affordable housing, and peace, above all. This nightmare has to stop.
Albrecht Classen
Midtown
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