Small minds still run the world I guess. America's only role in the ME should be to keep major players from getting involved. The Saudis, Israelis, and Gulf states should be dropping the only blood on ME soil. Think about what you're saying 45, asking Saudis to pay us to spill more American blood for your safety? Sure we have interests there but none supercede the cost of an American life. Technology now allows us to maintain stability in other ways. Bring our troops home.