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Originally posted by jyl
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.)
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Bush is the Commander In Chief of the armed forces. On Memorial Day, America (and our troops) expect him to be visible, and to show leadership as partisan politics are cast aside so that we may focus on the purpose of this one day.
We stifle debate because it distracts from the prayer, reflection, and the coming together as a nation this day deserves.
I blame your parents for this having to be explained to you by strangers over the Internet. Shame on you, and them.