Today is Veteran's Day. I wrote about the history of this day and it's meaning to all Americans last year. It's message is still relevant this year, sad to say. Nothing new to add to that discussion as it has been made abundantly clear that the majority of voters equate loyalty with patriotism, and patriotism with the office of the President of the United States. I suggest they all read "The Emperor's New Clothes" and ponder upon the relevance today.
Another 1500 US service men and women have given their lives this past year while on active duty or serving as a reserve-duty warrior for our country. I salute their valor and validate their sacrifice for our country so the rest of us need not get off our fat asses and even think about why we are the most hated, reviled society on the face of the planet.
Enjoy your holiday, if indeed your state recognizes this day of remembrance and your employer doesn't make you work it for economic reasons. Do remember there is more to life than money -- honoring our fallen comrades at arms is as honorable an activity as slicing and dicing on the sick and diseased amongst our ranks; it is certainly more honorable than asking, "Will that be cash or credit?"
Copies of the Annual Veteran's Day poster may be obtained via download for free from the United States' Department of Veterans Affairs.
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