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In reply to the discussion: I hate to be an ass, but stop "thanking me for my service on Memorial Day" [View all]tawadi
(2,110 posts)38. I understand perfectly what you mean
Most people do not understand the traditions of Memorial Day. It is to honor those lost. Doesn't seem like a difficult concept to me. But, hey, what do I know...
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I hate to be an ass, but stop "thanking me for my service on Memorial Day" [View all]
Recursion
May 2012
OP
Funny, I didn't see you "observing" in the rivers of Vietnam. & I'll bet WWII & Korean War Navy vets
UTUSN
May 2012
#36
If his statement was true, that they "never go anywhere near flying bullets," no one would ever see
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#46
The only way to stop sending the next generation into unnecessary and illegal wars
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#12
I also favor a return to universal military conscription as a way to promote
coalition_unwilling
May 2012
#52
This mornings NY Times had an article about an artist who does drawings of vets in VA hospital.
jerseyjack
May 2012
#20
or given how much of the military is not actually providing a real service to the nation nt
msongs
May 2012
#8
The "thank you for your service" is an irritant. It's an echo of that publicity seeking,
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#16
R#18 & K for, I *am* one of those who gets irritated and I like your points, too!1 n/t
UTUSN
May 2012
#22
Memorial Day is a day to read and perhaps recite out loud Lincoln's
coalition_unwilling
May 2012
#50