Terry,
I think that's quite a stretch, equating our situation in Iraq with watching football. And I don't believe the theater problems has anything to do with it either. It seems to be simply another instance of technology replacing people. We either move forward or get left behind.
As Dave said, the Union was at least partly responsible for abusing the system. Reminds me of the railroad union where firemen were still on every trip, despite the fact that it was no longer necessary to shovel coal.
Unfortunately or not, a synth can easily replace a string section at a fraction of the price.
I played a party at Barksdale AFB Officers' Club last night. They are used to having a
"full band" for their functions and were greatly impressed that one person could entertain a couple hundred people just as well if not better. Seems I may be knocking a few people out of a job there. But I have to eat too!
DonM

[This message has been edited by DonM (edited 03-09-2003).]