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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Largely, I hate the politicization of sports in general. But honestly, what makes being a soldier so special that they deserve special recognition at literally every sporting event in North America? Why not fire fighters, police officers, nurses, teachers, cancer survivors, rape victims, students, plumbers, etc.?
The over-saturated focus on the military is nothing more than forced jingoism. And it is something that we would never do for any other group or profession. Having one game where we honour active soldiers (i.e.: the Flames' military night) and honouring Remembrance Day is more than enough, IMNSHO.
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I actually understand your point and stance, but whether it be this topic or another, I can't stand the "why not this" argument. I don't understand the point. Totally agree with you, Police, Firefighters, Nurses, First Responders, etc... all worthy candidates for a similar showing of respect and honoring. The fact that the Flames (or any other team or league or org.) don't have a "policeman of the day" recognition is not an argument against having a military focused one. It doesn't need to be an all or nothing situation.
The problem with the military one is it can lead to political thoughts and allignments. Although one could argue in certain spots or for certain cultures honoring the Police for example would do the same thing. I choose to not worry about that by simply focusing on the individual being honored. Here is someone that has actively chosen a career that is meant to positively serve others, and COULD contain realistic personal job site risk to themselves that the average job simply doesn't have. Because of that, I have no problem with it being a thing at each game. I also wouldn't be against the honoring being spread around to different groups either, or if there was less honoring, but it's not something I find offensive.