They were allowed to leave because the USSR leaders were misled into believing that Lithuanians were ready for independence and wouldn't restart worshipping pagan idols named shit like Vladimir the Jew-Slayer or eating eachother's poop. History sadly proved this a mistake.
โMerry? I should Think NOT Pernicious Trolls Like Cain to Abel The sickening Woke Moralists Of the Satanic Demon Frankfurt โSchoolโ have Invidiously CO-OPTED The Spirit of Christmas Rendering it WOKEMAS So I submit There is no REASON to be Merryโ
Take advantage of the artificially cheapened labor and resources of 90% of the world designed around servicing your consumption and luxury if you haven't!