It should have said: What does this say for the wisdom of citizens relying on companies for their business or communication? Just because they happen to be within the same historically defined boundaries of land mass as me, I should somehow find them a safer bet than one who isn't, US or elsewhere? Generally, don't trust any company, they aren't in it for your best interests, from the biggest monopolist to those who spout that they "shouldn't be evil". They are interested in their bottom line, not what is best for me.

Maybe it's just me, but I'd have thought

Not being a graphic novel or even political cartoon fan

should have been

Not being a policital cartoon, or even a graphic novel fan

I don't care about the karma etc. but really... not only is it not needed in PDFs, scripting of any kind should be off by default whatever browser you use. Can't set it off by default? Pick another browser that lets you do that. I will take the hassle of authorising every site I trust rather than ending up on one I don't that does something naughty. Non-tech people learn to use a browser, but generally without a clue to do with security. Make scripting an opt-in, combined with more education on what makes a trustworthy site, and eliminate the majority of script hijacks. Inconvenient? Yes. Welcome to Life 101.