As Todd said, it’s because they are jealous. A German official stated as much in the press over the weekend (I ain't digging the article up). Europe has nowhere near our capabilities and they don't like it.

Still - kinda crappy & scary if you ask me. I mean I get it in practicality, I guess. Just wish we were above some of it to a certain degree. Be a good neighbor; lead by example; shining light on a hill and all that stuff.

However, this knife cuts both ways. The simplest way around this is carrier pigeon and false Orange Crop Reports