More fallout from the failed coup in Turkey:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/32145694/turkey-issues-warrants-for-42-journalists-after-coup-tv/#page1
Here is the preamble of The North Atlantic Treaty:
The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments. They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area. They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defence and for the preservation of peace and security.
I don't think arresting journalists is in keeping with the spirit or the letter of that treaty. Do you?
Here is what I think we should do: take the nuclear bombs out of Incirlik Air Base. We'd be FAR better off without having so many hair trigger nukes near or on Russia's borders. Then tell the Turks to settle down. If they don't, cut them loose.
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