Is it just me or is anyone else disturbed by the obvious glee that the invasion seems to have instilled in the media?

On Wednesday night I went home and found the anchor on MSNBC positively giddy when talking to some retired General about the possible damage that could be brought down on Bagdhad by US weapons. I was reminded of the all too common site of journalists, usually local anchor/reporter types, who have been sent to accompany troops from their area. It doesn't seem to dawn on them that the armaments and equipment they lovingly touch and show off will be used to take the life of actual people. It might as well be some video game, which of course, is what the tapes we see on the nightly news appear to be.

"If you enjoyed the action and destruction of the first Persian Gulf War than you'll love the new and improved thrills in store for you in Persian Gulf War II: Saddam Is Slain! Coming to you soon on Playstation 2 and Nintendo!"

Let's also be thankful that neither March Madness nor the Academy Awards will be interrupted, just because several hundred Iraqi citizens may be killed. Hey, it's business after all and you don't want to upset major advertisers.