Conflict made clear in wars virtual and real

National Catholic Reporter, March 28, 2003 by Jeannette Batz

Evil intent. A complex philosophical concept for our Scorpion and his young fans, made clear only by the confident, rapid-fire movement of the pre-scripted game. As Scorpion puts it in his final story: "The Army's toys are cooler.... We own the night."

What kid wouldn't sign up to play that game?

Editor's note: For more on the U.S. military's recruiting methods, including this video game, see NCR's March 21 cover story.

Jeannette Batz is a staff writer for The Riverfront Times, an alternative newspaper in St. Louis. Her e-mail address is jeannette.batz@riverfronttimes.com