[arasina]

The problem is, IMHO, Europe and much of the rest of the world commonly take and make payoffs that would land someone in jail over here. It's almost a way of life for them but not for us.

That's the key...eh...keysguy. :-) The key to what makes democracy so important. The difference between free countries that have established fair justice systems and balanced government instead of a World Court with communist/socialist/Islamic dictators at the helm.

It's also the key to my perhaps idealistic view that America's good will triumph over the evil of world criminals. I mean, if Anne Frank can see the spark of hope in humanity during one of history's darkest times, surely I can.

[keysguy]

Your last paragraph is very inspiring. More of us should look for the "spark of hope in humanity".

You are right of course, all things equal most people of the world will pick our form of govt. and way of life if they have the opportunity.