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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
It would show that people think Remembrance day is more important than a stupid religious holiday that's what.
Again, Remembrance Day should be the most important and thoughtful holiday on the calendar, most of us wouldn't be here without those brave people.
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To you. But not to everyone.
Like many, my grandpa fought in WWII. My other grandpa was a POW in Japan, which, as most people know, was a fataing nightmare.
But attending a ceremony - for me - doesn't give me peace or a sense of support for veterans. I rather support in ways I feel are more tangible, like donating to veterans' causes. I'm sure as a veteran it is valuable to see the support at ceremonies, but I opt out because I honestly need a day off more than I need or want to go to another ceremony after attending at least a dozen over the years.
I think you're trying to shame people into sharing your view and it's a real turn off and a bit of an eye roll, tbh. Part of the gift veterans have given us is a freedom that would be no doubt different if not for their sacrifice. I would hope most would respect the idea of somebody choosing to spend a day off with their family, or recuperating from a stressful job, or trading November 11 for December 26 to give a more extended break over the holidays.
It may be different if you have more time off through the year, if you feel duty-bound, or even if you just like attending ceremonies to honour veterans, but - IDK - chill out on people who don't see it the same way.
I have one other reason I have never taken my kids to a Remembrance Day ceremony, although it's not the primary reason: I'm uncomfortable with what I see as a recruitment drive for the military. Soldiers are definitely selfless, brave and all the rest of it, but I wouldn't want my kids considering a career in the military unless it became essential for defending Canada. I don't trust politicians with my kids' lives, so I would actively discourage my kids from joining the military with unknown conflicts ahead for them that may or may not be worthwhile/just. I think some of these ceremonies can glorify service more than I'm comfortable with them hearing as minors. I don't like that that side of my reasoning for not attending ceremonies carries with it some disrespect to veterans, but like I said, I try to offset that with tangible support for them in other ways.