Comments on: 10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day

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By: Eli

Eli — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:09:41 +0000

Wow….some of you that left posts are taking what others have said WAY too personally! For example : “If you don’t agree with the war or are against the military you don’t deserve to leave a comment” as stated by FormerMarineSgt. Uh….sorry, but the last time I checked, this was the United States and in case you’ve forgotten, we do have something called freedom of speech. Just because you don’t agree with what someone has to say, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve the right to say it.
I thought the article was very interesting. I think I learned more though from reading people’s comments i.e. how upset people get over reading a total stranger’s opinion on a website.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:37:37 +0000

I think a lot of the people posting are missing the point. This is not my personal point of view, but A point of view that people don’t consider…

In America, patriotism is not REQUIRED. Faith in the military or our leaders is not REQUIRED. Respect for the President is not REQUIRED. Remembering the Veterans and the active duty personnel on Memorial Day is not REQUIRED. Intelligence is also not REQUIRED. Saying the pledge, saying it correctly, believing in “Under God” is also not REQUIRED.

Freedom may not be free…but those who serve in the military are not REQUIRED to do so…for now.

The only requirement of being in the USA (notice I didn’t say being a “citizen”) is paying taxes and a lot of people find their way around that too.

This can be such a heated topic…but I think the common theme that is being missed is that in the USA it is ok to have your opinion….you’re entitled to it. If you want to put flowers on a veterans grave and fly the flag have at it. If you’d rather drink beer and watch NASCAR, it’s your weekend too – go for it. No need to push your views onto others! :)

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:47:56 +0000

I, for one, enjoyed the subject; I am disappointed at the tone the comments section has taken, however. Such unintelligent, uneducated, drivel-filled rants may be typical on other sites, but I generally hope for more from Mental Floss readers.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:31:26 +0000

Our city is famous for having the longest running (continuous) Memorial Day Parade in the country. 140 years in a row! I live in Ironton, Ohio which is located in the southern most part of Ohio. We are very very proud of the service men and women who have served our country.

By: lynn

lynn — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:28:10 +0000

Stick to counting on your fingers Johnny Stone…

By: johnny stone

johnny stone — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:24:08 +0000

1988 was 20 years ago, how are they on Rolling Thunder XXI already?

By: Sgt Mike Dowling

Sgt Mike Dowling — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:50:53 +0000

This one of my favorite posts in regards to Memorial Day. Great job. I have a post dedicated to the war dogs here.

By: J

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:47:16 +0000

I am a young woman currently serving in the Air Force at Barksdale AFB LA. I just want to thank everyone that has served and paved the way for my generation. The military doesnt always get the thanks we deserve, but we still do our job every day, without complaint. If we dont sacrifice our freedoms, our time with our families, or even our lives in order to protect others; who else will step up? I doubt many of you would. Instead of fighting or bickering on this day of rememberance, please offer a few minutes of silence and reflection for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice so that you and i could be here today. Thanks you.

By: matt

matt — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:31:23 +0000

great information. I had no idea most of this stuff ever went into the making of the holiday.