Home towns in the crosshairs

Back when I lived in Seattle I saw Thirteen Days in a crowded theatre. As the generals realize the capabilities of the Soviets' missiles in Cuba, one of them declares "They can hit every city in the continental U.S. except Seattle" -- at which point the audience broke out in cheers.

Now I live in San Francisco and just saw the new Star Trek movie. Sadly, my current home town didn't escape massively destructive cinematic targeting this time -- it's a weird feeling to see the Bay Area come under attack from orbit.

Of course, now I'm dreading having to work double shifts in the emergency room after the Romulans attack.