The only problem with paying for allies is that we're
paying for allies. Nations should contribute because they agree with the cause not because they're looking for an influx of cash.
As my earlier post suggested, I have no problem with
helping the Turks, but if this becomes a "how much do you think we can get" issue, we're dealing with an entirely different issue. As much as others would like to say this is about oil, the US isn't going to end this situation with control of Iraq's oil and wealth, but unless something changes soon we will end up footing the bill. The money has to come from somewhere, and we can't afford to pay everyone to do the right thing.
