is it really necessary for ukraine to send firefighters to california?

[rampartd]

they have work of their to do whenever a russian bomb hits.

but, trump jr is blaming them for using all of los angeles' equipment?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/zelensky-offers-to-send-ukrainian-firefighters-to-california-after-don-jr-s-post/ar-BB1rmoOO?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=c2e021e3c5a1472aba3ad318813eda30&ei=29

is this trolling really necessary amid 2 tragedies 1/2 way around the globe?

[FarPoint]

1. Ukraine has set the example of leadership.

I welcome their support.

[BlueTsunami2018]

2. Necessary? Probably not.

But it’s making an important statement and you can’t have too many boots on the ground for this.

[Srkdqltr]

3. Seriously? We dont have enough people in the US to do this? We have to import people?

Do we really need outside help? Very appreciated but, why? There are no firefighters in other states?

[Voltaire2]

4. Yes we do not have enough trained people

to fight this disaster. Ukraine’s act of solidarity is a good thing. I’m mystified by this thread.

[Srkdqltr]

6. I think all the solidarity from Ukraine and Canada and Mexico are wonderful and needed.

I just am flabbergasted that we, the US can't muster enough people to do the firefighting and aid work. At least the aid work.
I think the US should have a group, more flexible than FEMA to take care of emergency services like this and for hurricanes. But this stuff is up to younger folks.

[DeepWinter]

5. I'm somewhat confused too

We're sending them billions of dollars, and they're spending some to fly to the US and fight fires. Does not seem efficient or effective use of funds.

I understand it ias a diplomatic show of solidarity. None the less...

[William769]

7. I believe America can handle the fires by ourselves

America has gone it alone time & time again with no help from other Countries or them even offering to help with the exception of 911.

Do we need Ukraine's help? No. Should we accept Ukraine's? Yes. That's what friends & partners do.

To even bring this subject up is well...

[BlueSpot]

8. When natural disasters occur, countries that view themselves as world citizens offer to help

Bangladesh always offered aid, despite their own poverty and frequent need of international aid. It's a statement about who they want to be in the world. I always admired that about them. It's less about what they are able to send and all about their willingness to send what they can.

I don't think Ukraine's offer is trolling at all. I think it is an offer in this same spirit. It should be accepted as such.

[Fla Dem]

9. It is a symbol of Goodwill and appreciation.

I'm sure it wasn't a large contingent but enough of an action to indicate appreciation for all the US has and is doing for Ukraine.