The differece between Americans and the citizens of other nations is this: People from other nations automatically assume anyone involved with politics, government, or any other position of power/control, etc. etc is already corrupt, dishonest, deviate, etc etc. The majority of Americans still believe that our political figures, elected officials etc etc have our best interest in mind in whatever decisions they are making. Until we eliminate that presumption, then we deserve what we get imho. How do they (our elected officials) really know what is best for us? Do you really even know what is the "best" for you at all times. No, its just an educated guess. You never really know anything.