On the other hand, isn't the constant SuperBowl halftime-like, over the top, studio produced, who can out 9-11 who, a real example of what is wrong with America? It is all show, emboldens the enemy and gives them 24/7 confirmation of the scale of damage they can inflict on us with our own assets?
Something can be said for solemnity. Solemnity doesn't sell much though.