Veteran’s Day Update

A quick update on my comments regarding Veteran’s Day. I was not coming out against the idea of Veteran’s Day. What I was saying is the day that we set aside for it already had some meaning and power behind it. That we should set aside November 11 as a day to remember when a terrible and bloody war ended.

What I propose is that we start a new holiday for veterans that has some true meaning and weight behind it. Not just a day when banks close and the postman gets to watch Montel instead of doing his routes. Set aside a day that is devoted to talking to veterans, asking about their experiences, hearing their stories before the chapter on their life closes.

I have nothing against Veteran’s Day. I have nothing against veterans. I just want a day for them that means something to everyone, rather than a day that holds as much meaning for some people as Columbus day.