The ungrateful German government routinely fails to contribute their fair share to NATO. The Germans have also pursued policy goals that undermine the security of NATO states and destabilize ongoing conflicts affecting NATO allies. The German government is undeserving of the US contributions to their security and economy resulting from the presence of US bases.

Germany is no longer as geographically relevant to NATO operations the fall of the USSR and the reunification with East Germany. The Germans are no longer an endangered border state requiring protection. This means there are friendlier, less expensive, better positioned, obligation meeting NATO allies like Poland and Greece that would make better partners for hosting our forces.