>Your country matters little because it takes no chances and defers to the strengths and whims of others. I'd rather live in a country that takes chances and has principles than in one that perpetuates an effete existance predicated on the goodwill of others.
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>Well said...very well said!!!

Just one counterexample off the top of my head. The Dutch are one of the major contributors to the Afghan war. There are several nations that that won't leave Kabul for fear of taking casualites. Dutch have steped up with 1400 battle personel (instead of logistical) and are fighting in the south.