Just watched a string of TV show commercials, and saw a remarkable trend.
A lot of shows depict "public servants" - government workers of some sort (LAPD, CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order) often teamed with a non-conformist civilian (The Mentalist, Fringe). Government police & intel work are depicted attractively, though viewers are forewarned -- excitement has costs (Burn Notice). You must be an insider or you're caste ignorant.
(Needless to say, our "heroes" are not burdened by budget fundraising or much bureaucratic paperwork).
I'd like to write much more, but watch too little TV. Recall Nancy Reagan - Just Say No.
A lot of shows depict "public servants" - government workers of some sort (LAPD, CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order) often teamed with a non-conformist civilian (The Mentalist, Fringe). Government police & intel work are depicted attractively, though viewers are forewarned -- excitement has costs (Burn Notice). You must be an insider or you're caste ignorant.
(Needless to say, our "heroes" are not burdened by budget fundraising or much bureaucratic paperwork).
I'd like to write much more, but watch too little TV. Recall Nancy Reagan - Just Say No.
