Just when I think that the folks nowadays are not really as stupid as everybody credits them, they go and prove it time and again. 53% of the American Voters did it on election day, 2008, big time. This week I have seen a hundred micro examples of stupidity at similar levels.... These being those who smile gaily and say "Have a Happy Memorial Day"! Or the cards that stare at me from the shelves in the Hallmark stores, shouting 'Happy Memorial Day' at me from their $3.95 cent pieces of paper printed with some drop out poet's words inside. I won't even mention mattress sales, they gotta make a living too, I reckon.
They are either absolutely clueless as to the meaning of this special day -- or sociopathically uncaring. Originally designated 'Decoration Day' and established for May 30, 1868, the day was dedicated to decorating the graves of the thousands of veterans that died in the Civil War with flags and flowers.
It later was renamed Memorial Day and dedicated to all the veterans who died in all the wars in which America has battled. Now of course, when decorating grave sites in National Cemeteries, no distinction is made between those who died in war, and those who served in uniform in any capacity, peacetime or wartime, but died of natural causes after their service.
Am I saying people of good thoughts shouldn't have a BBQ, pop a cap on a long neck, get together with family and friends.......... of course not! And any one of the millions buried in those cemeteries would agree with me! But please do remember the purpose of the day!!
That poignant picture of the young lady up there on the left, does not appear to be having a 'Happy' Memorial Day....... Click on the picture to get a closer look! (then hit the return arrow- of course)
And pause for a minute to thank those who made your BBQ in English - possible! Not to mention your freedoms and privileges.............
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