• @[email protected]
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    010 months ago

    There’s been proposals that 9/11 become a federal holiday. That would probably fill the gap between Labor Day and Veterans Day. Speaking of Veterans Day, it’s about two weeks before Thanksgiving, yet both are federal holidays. May 1st wouldn’t be too close to Memorial Day by comparison.

    • @[email protected]
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      210 months ago

      That’s a terrible idea. Who thinks the best way to honor those killed is to make it a holiday?

      • Doubletwist
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        310 months ago

        What exactly do you think Memorial Day is? Heck it’s even an aspect of Labor Day.

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          310 months ago

          People who died for a cause, defending their country. There’s a bit of a difference to those who unexpectedly died in an terrorist attack. A holiday honoring victims? I don’t really get it.

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        10 months ago

        Right, so then what’s your take on Memorial Day?

        Some “holidays” are days of honor and remembrance, not celebration the way Independence Day (July 4th) is. Veteran’s Day honors those who signed their name on the line saying they’d lay down their lives in defense of the country. It’s not a celebration, per se, but an honor.