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Originally posted by BGCarrera32
The point here is that I can see and appreciate both sides of the argument, but on a national holiday to honor the fallen that have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect your freedom to speak out on a forum such as this; you keep your yap shut and pay your respects.
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This attitude helps this Administration continue hiding its disastrous mistakes behind patriotic slogans which, from their mouths, are lies.
I don't see Bush et al keeping their yaps shut on Memorial Day. I see them giving photo-op speeches in front of waving flags and massed graves, trying to get us to identify the Administration with the troops.
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on our wars and war dead, and those who serve in our military. This is a natural time to reflect on the current war, the continuing deaths, and the troops being sent to Iraq right now. I see no reason to stifle debate.
And certainly not as regards the President. Memorial Day is not
his day. He is as much fair game today as any other day.
(You must be confusing Memorial Day with President's Day, a holiday you'll notice no-one gives a hoot about.)