George Skelton: California Gov. Newsom wasn't first to call for sanctions on Russia. But it was the right move
by George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
Mar 04, 2022
3 minutes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California to join other states in piling on Russia for waging war against peaceful neighbor Ukraine.
First, the fact that Newsom is following other governors into action seems strange. He always takes great pride in being first and incessantly boasts about it.
Second, in firing shots at a target as Newsom is asking and other states are already doing, there's invariably the risk of a ricochet that wounds you.
If we're hurt, too, is it worth it? And how much will it injure Russia anyway?
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