Should NATO be disbanded?

**Kagemusha** · 08-21-2005, 19:21

So it has been brought up that many people here think that the NATO is worthless and it should be disbanded.What`s your opinion on this matter?

**sharrukin** · 08-21-2005, 19:26

I think NATO should be disbanded but the US would be wise to maintain individual alliances with european nations.

The europeans would IMO benefit from NATO being disbanded as well. They need to forge their own military alliances and this is hampered by NATO.

**Gawain of Orkeny** · 08-21-2005, 19:26

Im with both of the above posters.

**Louis VI the Fat** · 08-21-2005, 19:41

No.

The western, democratic, first world should share a common concern for protecting our way of life and for the spread of democracy around the world.

**Kagemusha** · 08-21-2005, 19:49

Originally Posted by Gelatinous Cube

I think that if the USA is to remain in NATO, Europe should start peying for OUR military. If China is the new threat, we're alot closer than Europe is. Pay up!

I dont think there is a rivalry between Europe and China.And after the collapse of Soviet Union.Western Europe doesnt need allies against Eastern Europe.I dont think China has any ambitions towards Europe.The rivalry is between China and USA.

**Kagemusha** · 08-21-2005, 20:03

I think also that its a relic that will be damned hard to get rid of.

**Kagemusha** · 08-21-2005, 19:26

I agree that the NATO has served its purpose and should be disbanded.Its a drag to US and without it Europeans would have to start beeing independent again and forget about the Cold War.