And finally, there is the growing realization over the last year that this case was about something much larger than Microsoft--and that its consequences have been equally far-reaching.

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This is especially true for many Americans, who have been widely taught that the U.S. is the leader in all fields, but are now coming to the realization that this is no longer the case.

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But as Magnotta surfed the Web, poring over news accounts of the case in which he himself was the suspect, the realization dawned on Anlayisli.

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