center remains open. I wonder why... Your last paragraph is concerning for me. The late Christopher Hitchens -- once loved by the left, eventually hated by the left because of his pro-Iraq War, pro-Afghanistan war stance -- once delicately described any anti-US rhetoric as driven more by anti-Capitalist sentiment, than an actual interest in morality and humanity. His argument was that anyone as intellectually able (as you clearly are) as to discuss political discourse surrounding international conflict should surely have the capacity to understand and acknowledge the necessary evils the US and countries like Australia must engage in to ensure regional stability across the globe. I actually do think it's important that games like this exist, because they represent the freedom and capacity to engage in such virtual experiences, as well as the debate you have brought forth in this regard, which I applaud. I don't, however, subscribe to the same anti-US rhetoric you are rather diplomatically applying in this instance: I am not FOR war, but I acknowledge it as a necessary evil, and I think that narrative that represents good and evil in contemporary times is important for those with pro-US sentiment. I understand the problems associated with war, but again, this isn't North Korea. No one is forcing anyone to do anything, or to watch and play anything. You should acknowledge that and stop acting like as if this game has some hidden, pro-US sentiment with the sole goal of brainwashing us to support any US-led conflict.