Blog Post #5

The revolution in Ukraine could have an impact not just on the Ukrainian citizens but this revolution could have an impact globally. Russia has been opportunistic, and has sent hundreds of thousands of troops into Ukraine, in an attempt to make them part of their own. Currently, it seems as if Ukraine's president is willing to become the old Soviet Union by uniting with Russia, however the people want independence and freedom away from the Russians. I feel as if it should be the people's choice whether they want to be part of another nation or not. For example if it is unanimous that Texas would like to join Mexico, there should be nothing that stops this from happening. However, a country should never be forced to join with another. There are no "real" international laws. Every nation has its own laws, and a country should only be able to draw its own borders under the will of the people.