Staying quiet about Brittney Griner hasn't worked

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2. Yup... Putin holds the cards on her fate. Getting loud can only increase her risk. The frustration

comes from knowing we have little option but to continue quiet diplomacy and hope.

No one wants to hear that. But as one who frequently traveled in countries (especially ME) neither all that friendly towards Americans and especially American women, I knew the onus was on ME to avoid to my ability anything that could be used against me or those around me. I'm not saying she did anything wrong. Frankly, I have no idea. But, if someone slipped something in her bag, she let her guard down. And if she had something that could be remotely construed as a drug illegal in Russia, that was one tragic mistake and one that the trip organizers should have warned her about prior to the trip. Given she has traveled there before, she really should have already been aware of these potential risks.

I wish her the best, but her supporters getting "loud," is unlikely to gain her freedom. Putin is committing genocide. Why would he care about this one woman, particularly given his attitude toward the West (and LGBTQ)?

The only option is to allow quiet diplomatic action behind the scenes.