Defense

The United States spends $860 billion on defense while the other 29 NATO countries spend $400 billion combined. This allows these countries to have universal healthcare and other social benefits. Many people feel it is time for Europe to stop depending on the US for protection. NATO was begun to counteract the Soviet Union but the Soviets collapsed in 1990. It is time for Europe to start taking care of its security. Other international organizations need to face up to the realization that the US can no longer pay the majority of the cost to fund groups like the United Nations, The World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. If these other countries are unwilling to pay their fair share then the US should consider dropping out. There are 193 countries in the UN and the United States pays 22% of the budget.