Not what it’s all about..

Well it’s Memorial Day and once again the American people are planning bar-be-ques, rushing to beaches, planning picnics and preparing gatherings with family and friends. The politicians are finding new and more obnoxious ways to manipulate the day for their own ends. And if this day had any significant meaning beyond personal enjoyment and political exploitation one would never know it.

The last knew the purpose of Memorial Day is to remember the service and sacrifice of America’s Veterans. But as the years have passed we have forgotten that military service often means the deaths of those who serve and in our society we don’t like to think about the idea of death and our wonderful Demander and Thief hasn’t helped the situation any.

Let’s face it. This Administration has done everything in its power to avoid discussing the tragedy which is the Iraq War. Our President refuses to attend funerals. The only time that he visits Iraq is when he can exploit soldiers. Here at home the only time that he speaks before troops and Veterans groups are when he wants to boost his sagging approval ratings.

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