Just a little difference

That's the point though, isn't it? Why is one hated by so many while the other loved by his people. Yes, I get that the US is a very big leader in the world and there are many people in and outside of America who want him dead, but why? It says something about the society we live in and how our world works. It's showing the difference between cultures

Because america population is huge and too diverse with ideas and cultures.

And why wouldn't you target the figurehead of one of the strongest countries

There are several nutcases in our own country who would love the opportunity to take out the president. But I could totally see Obama going around DC on a bike, in his dad pants and everything.