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In reply to the discussion: Can I ask a Memorial Day favor? [View all]Martin Eden
(12,858 posts)15. Honor the Fallen by demanding an end to senseless wars
It's tragic enough when our citizens in uniform give their lives in a just cause to defend our country, but it makes my blood boil when they are killed or maimed for life serving the interests of corporate profit or the ambitions of lying politicians.
It is an essential duty of citizenship to hold the lying politicians accountable and to elect representatives who will not needlessly sacrifice the lives of those who serve. The American people need to learn that sometimes the best way to support our troops is to stand up and oppose a war they are being sent to fight.
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Agreed. I also use it to honor my grandfather. We was a WWII vet who died on Memorial Day
PeaceNikki
May 2015
#23
So right that is why we have the ceremonies at the cemeteries. We also need to remember that
jwirr
May 2015
#24
I agree that it's not just VA medical--they've got other issues of an institutional
MADem
May 2015
#47
Thank you, hootinholler. Thanks for the reminder what Memorial Day is really about!
sabrina 1
May 2015
#46