U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Tuesday that the NATO military alliance is facing "very serious, long-term, systemic problems" sparked by European nations' unwillingness to adequately fund their militaries. (WSJ, 2/24/10)
RedStateVT found the above passage in an article that was generally complimentary of the Danes for their support of the NATO effort in Afghanistan. It speaks to an ongoing RedStateVT theme about the fundamental requirement of any country for a strong national defense. As commentators like Mark Steyn have long pointed out, the Europeans have gone in the opposite direction. Lulled into complacency by the military protection largely provided by and paid for by America, Europe has created an ever increasing nanny state. History has shown what happens when a country becomes weak. Europe’s universal health care and eight week vacations won’t help when the bad guys come knocking.
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