A true American view.  Consider, the US has the largest percentage of its adult population in prison of any major country.  Every country has crime, but other countries value the lives of their citizens more than we.  We care little for the lives of those we consider "scum."  The fact is we have a "scum" class, whereas in truly civilized countries all persons have value.  Regarding Putin, all you know is what you read in the media which is manipulated by the interests of those who run it.  What does Israel think about Russia.  Likely that opinion will show up often in the view our media presents for us.  Regardless of minor personality issues, we deal with Russia and all its people.  We should be their friends and deal with their government as they allow it to be constituted.  Or do you wish to declare war and force Putin from office.  American hubris.