▲ 159 ▼ Should the United States move Labor Day back to May 1st like the rest of the world? (lemmy.world) submitted 2 years ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world 93 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) That's a terrible idea. Who thinks the best way to honor those killed is to make it a holiday? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] doubletwist@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) What exactly do you think Memorial Day is? Heck it's even an aspect of Labor Day. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago People who died for a cause, defending their country. There's a bit of a difference to those who unexpectedly died in an terrorist attack. A holiday honoring victims? I don't really get it. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Followupquestion@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago* Right, so then what’s your take on Memorial Day? Some “holidays” are days of honor and remembrance, not celebration the way Independence Day (July 4th) is. Veteran’s Day honors those who signed their name on the line saying they’d lay down their lives in defense of the country. It’s not a celebration, per se, but an honor. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] doubletwist@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) What exactly do you think Memorial Day is? Heck it's even an aspect of Labor Day. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago People who died for a cause, defending their country. There's a bit of a difference to those who unexpectedly died in an terrorist attack. A holiday honoring victims? I don't really get it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago People who died for a cause, defending their country. There's a bit of a difference to those who unexpectedly died in an terrorist attack. A holiday honoring victims? I don't really get it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Followupquestion@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago* Right, so then what’s your take on Memorial Day? Some “holidays” are days of honor and remembrance, not celebration the way Independence Day (July 4th) is. Veteran’s Day honors those who signed their name on the line saying they’d lay down their lives in defense of the country. It’s not a celebration, per se, but an honor. permalink fedilink source parent