"Rocket science is more fun when you have real rockets." Or so said the Navy ad that just aired during Adult Swim tonight. I could hardly believe my ears though because it was pretty funny, until I began to think that they were making light of real warfare. Then I couldn’t help but think that it was inappropriate, especially with over 1000 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq.
I’m no proponent for political correctness, and I do enjoy various types of war games. But those are just games! The Navy is recruiting people for the real thing, something far more solemn and with no reset button. There are few things more honorable and brave than volunteering to defend your country and I don’t think "fun" plays much of a role in that decision.