>>I agree with Walter M. that we, as informed citizens, should have know about who is involved and support our notions of who deserves some justice and/or mercy. Not just draw a blank. This is a mess. Consider how we'd feel/judge about the players/game if it was happening in Walter's, or someone elses, country.
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>Unfortunately most people - American or European - are only dimly aware of their own existance. On average, Americans less then Europeans, but I've met plenty of dim First Worlders.

Too true. Consider the wide swings in polls on issues such as the war in Iraq, the president, etc. People are like sheep - roaming around without a clue.