LEST WE FORGET: Honoring Our Veterans

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The discussion centers around the significance of Remembrance Day and Veterans Day, highlighting the importance of honoring veterans and those who lost their lives in wars. Participants emphasize the need to remember the sacrifices made for freedom and peace, with some sharing personal connections to military history. The conversation touches on the differences between the Canadian and American observances of these days, noting that Canada focuses on peacekeeping, while the U.S. has a more aggressive military stance. There is a debate about the appropriateness of celebrating these holidays amid differing views on military actions and their justifications. The historical context of World War I is also discussed, with some participants questioning the reasons behind the war and the implications of remembering such events. Overall, the thread underscores the complexities of honoring military service while grappling with the moral and political ramifications of war.
  • #31
I clearly stated it in the timeline of events. Serbia was haboring terrorists. We (USA, Canada, Britain, Australia, France, Russia, etc) supported Serbia.

Sorry shawn its not clear, and its no where near as simple as that.
 
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Care to explain how it's different?
 

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