Denmark Stands Up for Greenland Amid U. S. Pressure

People in Denmark showed their support for Greenland after the U. S. president made threats to take over the island. Thousands gathered in Copenhagen and other places to say they believe Greenland should decide its own future. The U. S. president has said Greenland is important for security and resources. He even suggested using force to take it. This caused Denmark to ask other European countries to send troops to help protect Greenland. Protesters held signs saying "Greenland is not for sale" and marched to the U. S. embassy. They wanted to send a message to the world that they believe in democracy and human rights.Greenland has been part of Denmark for a long time but has gained more control over its own affairs since 1979. Most political parties in Greenland want full independence, but they disagree on when that should happen. They have said they would rather stay with Denmark than join the U. S. The protests were organized by groups from Greenland working with a Danish organization. They want respect for Denmark and Greenland's right to make their own choices. There are about 17, 000 people from Greenland living in Denmark. A recent poll found that most Americans do not support the idea of taking over Greenland, even though the U. S. president has not ruled out the idea.