To the editor: I by no means thought I might say “bravo” to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Nevertheless, I used to be heartened by his assertion concerning President Trump’s proposed U.S. possession of Greenland: “The usage of drive to grab the sovereign democratic territory of one in all America’s most loyal and succesful allies can be an particularly catastrophic act of strategic self-harm to America and its international affect” (“GOP senators break with Trump to rein in use of army with out Congress’ approval,” Jan. 8).
We should respect the territories of our NATO allies above all. Many can be ashamed and embarrassed if our nation resorted to imperialistic techniques similar to invasion and/or takeover of a sovereign territory.
Definitely, the U.S. might supply to purchase Greenland from Denmark, however Denmark doesn’t appear inclined to promote. As an ally, we must always respect its needs. Congratulations to the members of Congress who’re standing as much as Trump on this subject!
Jill Anderson, Pismo Seashore
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To the editor: Trump’s reported need to accumulate Greenland by risk or coercion resembles a geopolitical mugging — extra akin to a road theft in Central Park than a authentic diplomatic proposal (“Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White Home officers over Trump’s name for a ‘takeover,’” Jan. 8). Merely put, it’s theft wrapped within the language of energy.
What makes this much more troubling is that Trump has expressed assist for posting the Ten Commandments in school rooms, one in all which clearly prohibits stealing. If the precept “thou shalt not steal” is to imply something, it should apply not solely to people but additionally to nations — and definitely to these in energy.
This seems to be yet one more instance the place Trump holds others to ethical and authorized requirements that he feels don’t apply to himself
David Fractor, Encino
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To the editor: The concept that the U.S. might purchase Greenland, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio has beforehand instructed, will not be with out precedent. Louisiana, Alaska and Gadsden had been all monetary offers.
Aren’t there, nevertheless, some important points concerning Greenland? Figuring out a value can be a lot simpler than figuring out who truly will get the cash. Denmark or the precise residents of the island? And talking of the individuals who reside in Greenland, do they get a say within the sale?
The opportunity of promoting territory and transferring management of the inhabitants to a different authorities with out the consent of that inhabitants is scary. It might sound tongue-in-cheek to counsel that Trump (the actual property man) can be open to promoting a blue state or two, however wouldn’t that be just like Denmark promoting Greenland to us?
Larry Harmell, Los Angeles
