About the European countries. They did send troops when the people of these countries were soundly against it. The US has shouldered the largest burden, but Canada, Britain, and Holland have done their share. Germany has sent troops but to a relatively quiet area of Afghanistan, but the very fact that they did send troops is remarkable. Looking at the backlash against having North American troops over there, it is small compared to the average European's response.
I wish our European NATO allies would take on a more vigorous role, but I understand the climate these government's are working in.
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