Rikard,
Not to get too political but I believe, for most Americans, the primary concern is for the US Servicemen currently being held. Both the Chinese pilot (I had not heard he had been killed) and the US crew involved in this "incident" are professionals used to taking calculated risks and well aware of the consequences should something go wrong. That being said, it is understandable that there would be tension and anxiety, not to mention a strain in relations. Were the positions reversed, I am sure the feelings would be the same in China.
I would prefer not to get into an idealogical debate. We must remember that there is, in most cases, a significant difference between governments and the *P*E*O*P*L*E* they represent. I hope this situation can be resolved without anyone else being hurt.
By the way, in my opinion, you are right about Bush. As 250 said, Bush's intelligence, or lack thereof, is not an issue at this point. Fortunately, both sides have career diplomats who will, hopefully, be able to clean this mess up soon.
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