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In reply to the discussion: Can I ask a Memorial Day favor? [View all]Orsino
(37,428 posts)26. I don't mind the confusion.
The military-industrial complex has kept Americans largely ignorant of any nuances. They see uniforms on the TV, they salute reflexively, by design.
Most observances are full of apologists for our very bad, terrible, no-good wars. They keep us chanting to prevent our actually thinking about the true costs and preventability of war.
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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