Europe taking action when necessary . . . like against Hitler, before he invaded Poland? And that was well BEFORE they were used to sheltering under the American umbrella.

King, I'd like to see your idea implemented, but as a realist, I can't see it happening. Sarkozy elected in France, but even he doesn't see Iraq as France's battle. Brown to replace Blair in Great Britain, the likely result of which will be more British troops coming home rather than the reverse.

"Sacrifices in the name of humanity should be shared" ought to be the UN's motto--but it isn't. Not even NATO's.