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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
It's not an expectation based out of a belief the US cares about us.
It's simple pragmatism. Canada and Mexico are pretty tame nations to share a border with. But any nation silly enough to attempt an invasion of either dramatically raises the stakes for the US. It's all about American self-interests.
Simply having the US there is a deterrent for the rest of the world. We don't even require American defence, because it simply won't be necessary.
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Your viewpoint is a little narrow. I agree if US self interests were threatened, they would come to the republic of Alberta's aid, but what about the countries and entities that wish to attack the States? If there was no military, you bet the US would be pissed at our attitude, and the crossings into Montana would be more secure than the Mexican border (think how that will affect our trade/travel). Without a national military and intelligence network, the US would be vulnerable at our end. That won't be something they would stand for, unless you wish for US presence on our soil, in which case, would take away from a soverignty anyways.