It's a perpetual question the news media grapples with: how many Americans really want more information on foreign affairs? With its acquisition of Current TV, Al Jazeera will have a chance to stake ground as a leader in not only reporting international news, but offering coverage that tries to link what's happening globally to domestic affairs. While the existing Al Jazeera English has betrayed little biased reporting, Americans would be right to have some queasiness about Al Jazeera's domestic expansion, which comes courtesy of Current co-founders Gore and partner Joel Hyatt. Even if its journalism proves outstanding, Al Jazeera is …

It doesn't seem fair. How come our U.K. "allies" get to watch the full season of the enthralling drama "Downton Abbey" before sharing it with us? Shouldn't this "special relationship" between our two countries engender more equality, bringing the show to the U.S. much sooner?