Re: OT You want underreported news...

>> Better yet, let's relate the topic to the game! Is it
>hypocritical of us
>>to whine and moan about the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty being
>not being passed,
>>when we play a game that simulates/advocates/glorifies the
>use of these
>>very weapons?
>>
>>May Logic and Reason be with you, always... Mike Petska
>>	  petska@gpcom.net
>
>
>Simulates, not advocates.  The thing you learn by playing
>wargames is:
>It's A Damn Good Thing This Isn't For Real, As Otherwise I'd
>Have Way Too Many "We Regret To Inform You" Letters To
>Write.
>The other thing you learn is:
>Or My Boss Would Have To Write One For Me.
>The people I know who are most serious about avoiding war
>are the ones who've been out at the sharp end.  Contrast
>that with our draft-dodging President, who launches raids to
>divert media attention from his Scandal-of-the-Month.

	I agree w/ everything you said (esp. the part about our "friend"
Bill). I
just thought it could turn into a nice, reasoned discussion; rather than
the whining and crying that had previously characterized this OT thread.
And I at least vaguely movd 0n-topic  ;-)

May Logic and Reason be with you, always...	Mike Petska
						       petska@gpcom.net