It is very stressful to live here (Estonia) if you are paying attention to the world. I am a member of the Defense League and have decided I will die fighting Russians when they invade, but I don’t know what guidance to give to my 17 year old son.
We here are glad that the USA decided to add us to the favored partners list and sell us Javelins. In a global war everyone in Estonia is going to die, but us being well armed lessens the chance of such war. I believe Russia will invade only if they think they can grab a quick and easy victory.
What percentage of Estonians are armed?
You say the Russian speaking population in Estonia wants nothing to do with being part of Russia?
Thanks for responding and its a treat to talk to someone on the edge of Russia as surely you know more about what is going on with the Russians than we do here in Texas.
It may come as some consolation to you that many millions of Americans have been arming themselves in recent years too. Some do it because they live in criminal neighborhoods and some because they fear the game vernment.
As for your 17 year old son, that’s such an existential and personal question that I am reluctant to weigh in on it other than to say I wish the both of you extreme good luck!
Stay in touch!