Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May, honors service members who have died in military service to the nation. The holiday has roots dating back to the post-Civil War era when citizens would informally place spring flower memorials on the graves of fallen soldiers. (Google Search)
Our Troops fought wars to keep our Democracy alive, and to keep it thriving. Most to many of the wars fought were against, an assortment, of DESPOTS/ Authoritarians /Dictators/Fascists/Communists…all of which had no room for Freedom of Speech/Respect for Individuality/Freedom of the Press/Freedom of Choice/and the ability for the purpose of Education.
BUT HERE IN AMERIKA, 2023, somehow all of that, all that our Troops died for, or became injured both mentally and Physically, seems IRRELEVANT.
The Florida mom whose complaints about reading material prompted Amanda Gorman's acclaimed poem "The Hill We Climb" and other books to be restricted at a local elementary school admits she only read parts of the material she objected to. “I’m not an expert,” she said. “I’m not a reader. I’m not a book person. I’m a mom involved in my children’s education.” The advocacy group Miami Against Fascism posted photos of Salinas at rallies with member of Proud Boys and Moms for Liberty, a conservative group that has protested school curriculums that mention LGBTQ rights, critical race theory and other issues. Salinas told JTA that she was not a member of either group, saying she had merely attended rallies where their members were present. (USA Today)
DOMESTIC TERRORISM, alive and well, and waiting for MEMORIAL DAY 2023!
