Open letter to President Putin
Dear Mr. President Putin
I hope you’re OK, although your blitzkrieg initiative doesn’t seem to be very successful. During the last 20 years, I’ve been following your politics, being an interested citizen.
Instead of simply condemning your act of aggression, dear Mr. President, allow me to ask a question. Apparently, you are convinced of your importance for your people and your country. That’s your job. But why on Earth did you choose the emperor Nero as your role model?
“I don’t care whether they love me as long as they fear me.” (Nero)
Do you believe leaders people feared during their life leave a positive impression in the Great Book of World’s History?
Yes, I agree, their impact may be enormous, but future generations talk about them as dictators, criminals, mass murderers. Is this an appealing legacy to leave to your children?
I don’t have to tell you what many people, including yourself, reproach the USA. The crucial issue to criticize is the American war policy. Being the aggressor in a war is the worst role one can have.
I remember writing my history essay for my high school diploma about the commencement of World War I. At the age of 18, I didn’t understand why Germany was the one to…
