OPINION:
It may not be intentional, but President Obama’s inaction with regard to the Kurds will result in thousands of innocents being slaughtered. This is analogous to what happened during World War II when the world waited too long to stop Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
It is unconscionable that the leader of the free world stands by as this takes place and does little to help. The Kurds need the equipment that is necessary for them to defend themselves and to beat the Islamic State. Mr. Obama needs to lead, and he needs to lead now.
He should get Turkey and our other NATO allies to at least arm the Kurds. He should do more, but to do less is unthinkable.
DAN BURTON
Former member of Congress
Alexandria
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