Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day?
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Lots of talk last week about what to call the October 12 holiday. How did you observe, or not observe, October 12?
We like to romanticize our heroes, their personal characteristics and their accomplishments. However, when we seek historical accuracy, we often make our own discovery: they possessed failings and faults.
So disappointing.
Perhaps it would be more disappointing to our heroes if they knew we often observe their days of honor with trips to the mall seeking “holiday sales” and whining when the mail is not delivered.
Hopefully, our leaders will leave Veterans Day just as it is. That group of brave people deserves their holiday: a day of admiration, gratitude and, yes, parades.
(S-R archive photo)