Frankly, I could care less what any other country does. If European countries don't want to be a part of the war on terror, fine. Just don't let the bastards plan their attacks on the US in your country. The U.S. is more than capable of going it alone in this war. But there should be a warning made, European counties that don't want to fight the war should not expect America to pull their bacon out of the fire next time something happens.
FYI, some European countries have been fighting terrorists a lot longer than you think, and yes, that does include the French.
The US has its own fair share of al-qaeda planners and sympathisers, they are not exclusive to Europe.
I am not an al-qaeda or Europe apologist, actually I quite hate both intensely.
And your 'Bacon out of the fire' comment is very vague. Whose bacon did you pull outta the fire?