[Wallace T.]

I agree that a strong Europe is in America's best interests. However, they must be willing to spend the vast majority of the funds for the defense of their continent. Like Britain in the 19th Century, naval support should be our strong suit, along with air support and nuclear weapons. The boots on the ground should be European ones, not American. In special occasions like terrorist mopups, U.S. special forces should be used to augment European efforts.

[driftdiver]

The tactical decisions on what forces are needed should be made by those best suited to make them.