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I have a lot more faith in the american people than some of you evidently do. This country isn't ruled by the nedia. They have an effect but if it were total the polls of public opinion wouldn't be so close. Most people are capable and willing to make their own decisions. The vast majority of our citizenry are of the type like the Halliburton employee who was released. They talk less shit but weild a heavy stick when crossed. Not only is the press free, but we are free to analyze and accept or reject what they present.

I restate my opinion that such acts may tip the scales of public opinion, not just here but in all of the free world. Though late, countries like Saudi Arabia are waking up.

TR: In Saudi culture, killing an invited guest in one's house (in this case country) is a serious insult to be met with death. The Saudi have already found and killed the murderer. They raided some 1200 homes to get him. Can you imagine 1200 doors in a neighborhood being kicked in here at home to find a killer? Sometimes I think the reason that we are so well liked in the world is because of our "monopoly" on morality: "The rest of the world sucks!!"

Until we make alliances and pacts based upon real trust and respect rather than: "You can use my toys but I have to be the boss and I'm taking them back if you cross me" types of alliances, the world will continue to have conflict.