Attacking the symptom will not cure the disease. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Sweet served 30 years as an Army intelligence officer. Mark Toth writes on national security and foreign policy.

Mark Toth writes on national security and foreign policy. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan E. Sweet served 30 years as an Army intelligence officer.

Albert Toth is The Independent's Audience Reporter. He covers and commissions trending stories, topical features, and general news – with a special interest in social affairs and UK politics.