Suffocating Democracy

A crisis has enveloped Ukraine. On Saturday, President Viktor Yushchenko summoned troops into the capitol. Forcefully, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych supporters repelled them. The clash concerns Yushchenko’s alleged power abuse. Following his election, Yushchenko survived poisoning. Naturally, he is distrustful. However, Yushchenko’s suspicion is injuring Ukraine. This fledgling democracy is crumbling. Sans compromise and compassion, Ukraine will disintegrate.