[Lent]

I think this is covered - the South Ossetian`s voted 98-99% for independence - in a vote supervised by European members. These people declared their independence in the early 90`s and indeed it has been semi-autonomous since then. Now to me, if Russia is merely capitalizing on a country favourably inclined to her that`s principled hardball. If they had simply invaded South Ossetia without regard to the independence question and Georgian actions then that is another matter entirely and would be worthy of condemnation. This is not worthy of condemnation.

[Chgogal]

I am sure Russia will prove you wrong. Russia is only interested in the pipeline. If Russia were at all interested in the lives of the South Ossetians, Russia would not have been so heavy handed. You know that and I know that.

[Girlene]

This is not worthy of condemnation.

It is in my book. If LA and surrounding areas becomes 99.9% Mexican, should they be able to decide they want to become part of Mexico? Borders matter.