At 3 p.m., Americans asked to take a minute

[guyver01]

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/05/....day.minute/index.html

Americans are being asked to stop whatever they are doing at 3 p.m. local time Monday to share a minute on Memorial Day and honor those who have died in the cause of freedom.

Children touring Washington inspired the idea when LaSpada asked them what Memorial Day meant and they said that's when the swimming pool opens, according to the commission's Web site.




Well, i'm sorry, but what did the Government expect of children? A serious reflection on memorial day? no... that's not what it means to children.... hell.. for me, aside from honoring our soldiers who fought for the country and gave all they had... it means either an extra day off, or bonus pay for working.

 

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Originally posted by: guyver01
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Well, i'm sorry, but what did the Government expect of children? A serious reflection on memorial day? no... that's not what it means to children.... hell.. for me, aside from honoring our soldiers who fought for the country and gave all they had... it means either an extra day off, or bonus pay for working.

It depends on what their parents (or role models) tell them to think. Young kids don't need to be thinking about dying.

Same is true for xmas. It's a vacation day with significant gifts.