>Bill, there are many like Walter who decry American "arrogance" - that very arrogance saved Europe from totalitarianism....TWICE.
Kevin while the US did make a huge contribution to winning both world wars it wasn't just about a noble crusade.
Quite rightly US self interest was the main driving force behind your involvement even in WW1 which often seems less certain .
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_and_why_did_the_US_get_involved_in_World_War_1I have no problem with countries operatng under self interest by the way. Its quite consistent and you know where they are going.
