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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPeople are dying right now in Puerto Rico.
They are, I don't believe I have to say this, they are US citizens!
Response to icymist (Original post)
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diva77
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Dustlawyer
(10,495 posts)They CHOSE to not lift the Jones Act restrictions that sealed the fate of so many in dire need. There is no other way to describe this inaction.
Girard442
(6,070 posts)...and started transporting supplies in in small boats.
On edit: Imagine this:
Prime Minister Churchill reminded private boaters that the transportation of troops and materiel out of Dunkirk in unauthorized craft would be in violation of British policies and international law and would not be tolerated.
California_Republic
(1,826 posts)I had the same thoughts Who would be there to stop foreign country from a humanitarian effort in Puerto Rico? Bring on the boat!
mcar
(42,302 posts)Very critical. Then I watched CBS - towing the party line.
People are dying and they only care about their image.