take a look at the Comedy Central video posted by Mad Minerva in her "DVDs, Diplomatic Debacles, and the Delightful Jon Stewart." Embarrassing-even-to-watch insights into the difficulties you can get into when you enlist amateurs to do the work of serious people.
For viewers young enough not to remember: During the Cold War, pressing the "red button" meant launching a nuclear attack with the intention of annihilating your enemy. (Still could.)
Thanks for the link! Your post title is perfect -- we can laugh or cry (or bang our heads against the wall, but that does get painful over time!).
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