What are you thoughts on celebrating a day like Veterans' Day?
Its a nice thought
but it doesn't really effect me.
Stephanie,
25
TX USA
Veteran's Day started
out as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I at 11:11 on November
11. The US has expanded it into a day honoring all veterans, and, really,
no longer treats it as anything other than a minor holiday, which closes
government and schools, but is mostly
ignored by businesses. I would favor something like the moment of silence
that is kept in England at the appropriate time.
Jane,
63
West Linn, OR USA
I'm not sure it
counts as celebrating. . .It's one of those holidays that has very little
to do
with me, because nobody I'm very close to (at least, no one I can think
of) has lost a limb or a life in a war. So it's just a day off, for me.
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
Veteran's Day's
okay. And Memorial Day. And Labor Day. And President's Day. What am I
forgetting? But I think that's enough. It sometimes seems like we make
up holiday's just to get off work.
Judy,
62
Easton, KS USA
I agree with it.
My Uncle was in Vietnam and it's good to have a day to remember our country's
hero's.
Ashley,
20
Jacksonville, FL USA
I believe this
is a MOST important day, though our veterans should be kept in mind and
appreciated all the time.
Fisch,
47
Preston, CT USA
I don't think about
it much because we don't get the day off from work and I don't have any
relatives who served in the Armed Forces.
Cathie,
53
Novi, MI USA
The eleventh of
the eleventh is the most important remembrance day we have. I wouldn't
call it celebrating, though.
Aly,
17
Cardiff UK
I don't know that
I celebrate it, but I do give thanks for the people who have sacrificed
their lives for the freedom that I enjoy. In particular I think of my
father who served in two wars and made the military his career.
Laura,
37
Lowell, MA USA
I have to admit
that my current way of life is a result of many folks who have died before
me fighting to preserve it. I may disagree with our government at times
or an individual's willingness to join the military, but how can I fault
someone who is willing to fight and die for something they believe it?
Espeically if I have personally benefitted. Would be nice thought if we
could celebrate a Peace day instead.
Felicia,
36
Lowell, MA USA
I only celebrate
it when I'm with my stepdad because he's a veteran. But I do think it's
necessary to honor those who served in the armed forces and were actually
at war because they are truly
American heroes. My stepdad isn't just an American hero; he's my family's
hero as well. I think it takes a special kind of person to be a veteran.
Melodi,
19
Gahanna, OH USA
I think we owe
it to all those men and woman who have served our country.
Tam
I wish there would
be some kind of big celebration for Veteran's Day as these guys faced
danger each day and in some cases gave their lives so that America could
remain free. The way it is now, all it is is a day off work. We completely
overdo the 'celebration' of Christmas and don't celebrate most of the
others at all.
Reba,
57
Gaithersburg, MD USA
I am very much
in favor of celebrating Veteran's Day... it's my birthday! Seriously though,
I think it
is important to observe those days (Veteran's Day Memorial Day, etc...).
I don't like the contrived
holiday, Valentine's Day.
Doug2,
30
Overland Park, KS USA
What do you mean?
If you are asking me whether or not we should celebrate Veteran's day...well,
of course we should...that goes without saying.
Vespasian,
31
Rome
I think it is good
to set a day aside to honor the memory of the people who gave their lives
so that we can remain free.
Janet,
45
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
I believe part
of the "meaning" of Veterans' Day is that any celebration--or
non celebration--is both voluntary and meaningful.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
Part of me wants
to be cynical about every holiday that was created apparently with the
M-F, 9-5 in mind. But I know that most of those who were involved in creating
the holiday as well as those who take it as a moment of reflection are
veterans or family members of vets and if that part of it doesn't bother
them I should probably just shut up.
Alias
Irrelevante
Ok, don't shoot
me...but seems like we've got like 12 holidays celebrating the same thing.
Isn't that what Memorial Day is? And I'm not knockin' it, I believe in
celebrating these guys a whole TON. They did so much for us and I really
appreciate it. Maybe I'm missing the difference.
Triana,
29
Austin, TX USA
I
think of my father who was enlisted for so many years. And then all the
other men who served the country. I think about the world today and pray
that my children will live to see tomorrow.
KarenNJ
Milltown, NJ USA
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