What War?

I watched a funny documentary a while ago about the beginning of modern television broadcasting in Germany during the 1930's and 40's. That's right, TV networks began in Nazi Germany. The strict policy of German broadcasting during this period was to offer a pleasant diversion from any wartime realities which might be having an adverse effect on public morale. Apparently, it was a stubborn policy. They kept tap-dancing right up to when the Russians had Berlin surrounded. (I guess they liked tap dancing.) When I think of how mainstream television treats the war today, there doesn't appear to be much difference from the original approach. As long as the bombs aren't landing on your doorstep, you'd have no clue whether you were winning or losing. At the risk of sounding hedonistic, I have no objection to this policy. My passion for Harryhausen movies is also well known. While this is how I like my video entertainment, it does not undermine my awareness of the real world. That would only be the case if all I ever did was to watch videos.
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