Actually, America doesn't. A lot of people would love to think so, but America could care less. Only a select few truly care about moral issues.
"The Count of Monte Cristo" is not just about revenge, in the end, but revenge plays a big part of it. A man was cheated of his love and his freedom by his best friend and a dishonorable man who held a position in office. He sought revenge and found out it was not the way to be.
If any o fmy remarks came out as offensivee, Arvens, my apologize in advance, as that was not my intent.