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To: Lane3 who wrote (26246)	1/27/2004 1:31:24 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (1) of 793891

It was in our interest to prevent the Soviets from dominating Eurasia, and it was in the interests of Europe to not be dominated. Rather than Europe being subservient to our interests, it was the exact opposite. The cornerstone of the Atlantic Alliance was the United States sublimating our national interest for Europe's. The alliance depended upon the promise that America would deny itself, and sacrifice New York to save Paris. Europe was in the driver's seat for 50 years. And now that they are not the center of attention, they are miffed. Europe does not have to be subservient to our interests, as a general rule. Just as Europe benefitted from 50 years of having Americans defend them against both the Soviets and the possibility of a resurgent Germany, so they also benefit from America asserting itself to defeat aggressive regional powers, terrorist networks, and proliferation of dangerous weapons. They have much to gain in security, from so little effort on their part. They are, in effect, free riders on the American defense budget yet again. Derek

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