I was saying this even before the fall of the Soviet Union. Yes, we needed to have troops over in Europe back then, but we also needed to start making the euros pay their fair share of the burden after they had recovered from the worst of the war damage.
Instead, we spoiled them rotten, and made them think they didn’t have to do much of anything, because they could rely on us. Aside from the Poles and a few others, they barely did anything to help.
But, but, but, but, but!!! Think of how grateful the Euros were for all the treasure we spent on protecting them over the years!!!!
/sarc