Solomon: There is no reason not to celebrate Brittney Griner's freedom
Brittney Griner shows off the gold medal she won as a member of the United States women's basketball team at the 2020 Olympics at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.Essentially, Griner was a hostage, wrongfully detained, according to the United States government, in Russia, a country that 70 percent of Americans consider an enemy.
The U.S. saw it as a deal that needed to be made. Yet it is fascinating how many experts on Russian politics show up in the comments section under articles like this. It is OK to admit you are out of your depth on geopolitical matters such as this one. "Brittney Griner is a member of our Baylor Family, and we are extremely grateful that she is on her way back home to the United States. We praise God this day has finally come." Baylor President Linda Livingstone and Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement.
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