The French

I'm not quite sure what to make of this. French diplomacy was essentially what created the resolution and led to the ceasefire in Lebanon. Now they're refusing to send more than 200 troops. I'm sure the right wingers will just cast some aspersions regarding French cowardice. I just don't know. Are they playing a game? Or trying to prove a point that the U.S. has stretched our resources too thinly with Iraq? Or is this simply a ruse that gives them an advantage heading into the planning meeting? I just don't get it.