Probably the only positive thing to have come out of this entire sad issue is that Americans are now interested in foreign affairs.
Things that happen overseas now have a demonstratable impact upon the lives of the American public.
The last 2 presidential election debates omitted any questions concerning international affairs. I doubt that will happen next time.
The very fact, Rob, that you have maintained this forum and it has continued to generate interest is evidence of what I am saying.
Americans might be a bit more aware now of the impact their government's policies have on people abroad.
The US government seems to have often adopted the attitude that foreigners don't vote, so it can do as it wishes in foreign lands.
The American people are fundamentally decent and principled. The US government has not always acted in the same way.
I hope that the US public will keep as close an eye on its government's activities internationally now, as it does domestically.
