Re:Isn't everybody ignorant? (Score 1)

Unfortunately not just ordinary people.

I can't speak for the US but if I extrapolate a trend based on German politicians' decisions in fields that I well versed in I have to come to the conclusion that they are utterly clueless. It wouldn't be as bad as it is if they'd be aware of that and would actually do some research... ...but listening to some lobbyist or listening to some secretary of state who's lobbying for his "day job" or doing what the uninformed public is demanding is probably easier.