Drafts, and by extension wars, should be unpopular. War should be the last resort that no one wants to take. No one should be cheering for a war they won't have to participate in.

War has become too remote and comfortable for most Americans.

I don't think I follow why your examples contradict the argument. A draft will always be unpopular.

I misread.

I saw the television portion and thought you meant the televised war was what made it all too real.