Do we need military bases in foreign countrie?

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Lets talk about this. Why do we have military bases in foreign countries? What national interest are they protecting? Should the host country pay for the base? Should we close them unless the host country pays?

Why is it our role to protect South Korea and Japan from China?

Why is it our role to protect Germany from Russia?

Why?

Because, first and foremost, over all other reasons, it is in OUR national interest.

so anytime anyone claims "this is in our national interest" then all debate MUST stop?

NOW, they tell me .....