Social Media has already started thanking Veterans

[samplegirl]

for 4th of July.
Every holiday is made into Veterans Day.

This one especially now should be about our democracy!

[jimfields33]

1. The individual on Facebook can write whatever

they want. If others get on board, no biggie. Not a concern what people individually put on their own social media page.

[JI7]

2. I don't think most people thank anyone

It's just seen as a fun day for beach, bbq, fireworks or similar.

[unweird]

5. It's a valid point

The cultural fetishization of overvaluing military service to the point of misappropriating holidays is disgusting to this veteran. Let’s celebrate our independence today without the claptrap thank you for your service.

[jaxexpat]

6. Agreed and it's time we appreciate the impact of state approved warrior worship on a peaceful society.

[The Wizard]

12. The dermatologist at the VA hospital

said I should always wear a hat, so I wear a Vietnam Veteran hat. When people say "Thank you for your service" my reply is "I beat the shit out of an old woman and stole her hat." Instead of thanking me for my service, contact your senators and congressmen and demand they fully fund the VA.

[Emile]

20. I tell them the truth. i wear my veteran hat because a lot

of businesses give veteran discounts, but thanks anyways.

[GoneOffShore]

9. Are you okay? Do you need a hug?

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

4. This veteran thanks America's brewers

for creating something to wash down the bratwurst.

And for giving us good alternatives to warm, sweet, English beer.

Happy fourth!

I think I'll pour a Sam Adams Boston Lager for lunch. It don't get much more patriotic than a celebration of Samuel Adams!

[GiqueCee]

11. Firesign Theater lives!

MORE SUGAR!

[sl8]

7. I'm surprised that "Social Media" reached a consensus about anything. nt

[Siwsan]

10. My thought on this, as a veteran

Members of the military, some of my ancestors included, fought and died for what we celebrate on the 4th. The next potential president's cult is doing everything they can to destroy the result of that victory.

That being said, the day is about the adoption of the document declaring our independence, not the process of getting us there. So, yes, I agree that people have wandered a bit.

[samplegirl]

13. It's every holiday

I just think people don't know what they are truly celebrating sometimes.

[COL Mustard]

14. When someone gets thanked for service

On Christmas, we will have jumped the shark.

[Xavier Breath]

16. Black Friday will be our canary in the coalmine.

[COL Mustard]

18. Oh, I forgot about that one!

[Emile]

21. I won't get any veteran discounts buying Xmas gifts?

Thanks a lot, lol.

[Siwsan]

19. I think Memorial Day is the most misunderstood holiday.

Hearing anyone wish a 'Happy Memorial Day' absolutely drives me crazy

[COL Mustard]

22. I agree.

Veterans' Day is for all of us who served. Memorial Day is for those who served but aren't with us anymore.

"Happy Memorial Day" is almost as bad as "Have a nice funeral".

And Siwsan, thank you for your service!

[Siwsan]

23. Same to you!

[onethatcares]

15. It's a lot cheaper

To say, "Thanks for your service" than to pony up the tax dollars to actually fund the programs veterans need. Now excuse me, there's a mattress sale I HAVE to take advantage of.

[ITAL]

17. It's not exactly new

I know of one WWI memorial near me that was dedicated on July 4th, 1924 (so exactly a century ago) complete with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and Preamble to the Constitution in addition to the main speeches on recognizing those remembered by the Doughboy statue. They probably didn't want to compete with a nearby monument to the Spanish American War on Memorial Day, so they went for a different holiday.

But yeah, today is for recognizing our Independence.