When I was a kid the idea of a nuclear firestorm that vaporized Washington, DC would have appalled and frightened most people. Today I wonder how many people there are in this country who think that might not be a bad idea.
Back then there were lots of movies about the glorification of various government functions, mostly military, but many political and historical in nature, and made to instill a sense of pride and patriotism. I don't believe such movies are made any more in significant numbers. Is it because we have become so jaded as a society with our government that we cannot suspend disbelief when someone attempts to tell a story glorifying government activities that actually help the people?
