It's All Fun And Games

When many of us were younger, a saying that we would often hear from our parents or other adults was: "It's all fun and games until someone puts an eye out." Truer advice has probably never been spoken, as most if not all of us would agree that when someone loses an eye it puts a pretty serious drag on a good time.

However, given the events of the past week, I think that it might be time to update the timeless saying. Or at least give it a new twist. How about: "It's all fun and games being a pirate until you have to face down the U.S. military." Catchy. Maybe: "It's all fun and games being a pirate until President Obama orders your head blown off." I like it.

Of course, for years children have been playing the incredibly politically incorrect "Cowboys and Indians" (with little knowledge of the fact that the "Indians" were not necessarily the "bad guys"). Now, we have a perfect chance to change things around for the better. How about: "Navy SEALS and Pirates"? Well, it sounds good, until every child demands that their parents install a pool.

It's always nice to be reminded of the superb capabilities of our armed forces. Well done.