Letter to the editor: Why we should continue to help Ukraine

The writer of the letter ”We’ve helped Ukraine enough” (Aug. 11, TribLIVE) states that although he feels sorry for Ukraine, we should stop aiding that nation because it just costs too much. He doesn’t seem to care that the consequences of such action would throw Ukraine to the Russian bear and end Ukraine’s freedom.

He also mistakenly believes we’re the only ones aiding Ukraine. He needs reminding that countless nations in Europe and around the world are also sending aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

He believes that because aid is going to Ukraine, our own people are getting nothing in return and uses Ukraine as a means of attacking President Biden. Yet in truth, the president’s programs have done much to help all Americans, with our economy booming, inflation down, jobs galore and unemployment at an all-time low.

Two world wars were fought because nations like Russia wanted to conquer their neighbors. To do nothing would surely invite a third one. Moreover, having Europe fall under Russian dominance would be far more costly than aid sent to Ukraine today.

So we can either pony up now or pay dearly later. To sell out a free people because of cost is abhorrent to say the least. Regarding Ukraine, American cannot abdicate its leadership role without spelling disaster.

Ron Slabe

Oakmont