<Strangze@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> I have to agree. If South korea wants to be independent of U S forces,
> than South Korea should be able to defend it's borders. A few years ago,
> America had bases in the Philippines. Once those bases were closed,
> terrorist organizations took over. Now the Philippine government is
> asking for AMERICAN help once again.It would be the same in South Korea,
> if no U S forces were there.And just imagine the loss of the G I
> paycheck. Man , korea wins a few soccer games, and they think they are
> the bomb now.

The US has had a physical presence in Korea for half a century.
This is a long time.
It is a quarter of the history of the United States give or take.
This is a long time to stay over at someone