Ukraine
It is hard for me to imagine what it must be like to be invaded by an army the size of the Russian one. On January 6, we in the United States got a taste of what it is like to fear the overthrow of our government but it pales in comparison with what the Ukranian people are dreading. Let me write down what the image has brought to my mind. First and foremost it shows courage. These people are not waiting for a bus, but are ready to slow down the advance of a large army. It is reassuring that most of them seem to have guns. Contrast that with a group of people carrying guns in the United States which does not inspire anything but fear. The expression on the woman in the foreground says a lot. She is probably looking at the photographer because there is a tiniest hint of a smile on her face but anger and iron determination dominate. The other people show varying degrees of anger, focus and concern. What are most of the people in the photo looking at? I hope it is not Russi