When did Armistice Day turn into Discounts And Freebies Day?
Nov. 1, 2018 Indianapolis Star
Where to find Veterans Day 2018 free meals, deals and discounts
Local TV News station promotes corporate marketing blitz:
Applebee’s serving free meals to veterans next Sunday
More here.
Meet a veteran who isn’t shy about going out & grabbing a couple free meals- it’s a proud thing:
Growing up in the 60s & 70s– veterans were all around- church, school, Boy Scout leaders, family, the neighborhood, etc. It was all just an average thing. These folks weren’t seen as a separate part of American society.
People weren’t stepping over to say “Thanks for your service” to my Dad- who did time in the Navy in the 50s- but looked just like anyone else out in public.
These guys weren’t lining up for free dinner promotions marketed by major restaurant chains.
I think it is strange that modern American culture sees veterans as separate & different from the rest of society.
Veteran’s parking spaces-
Some businesses are now setting aside parking for veterans. The designated spots we are talking about here are for all veterans– no requirement Re: earning the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, having any physical disability, etc.
There is no possibility that I would use one of these spots.
Meet some veterans who have become disgruntled Re: discount availability:
“Home Depot No Longer Honors all Veterans”
Well done guys.
Hey school teachers– do you still teach lessons about the more meaningful Armistice Day?
This may all be some sort of post-Vietnam guilt at work. The guilt doesn’t seem to work towards ending decades of undeclared/unwon wars overseas. The Department of Defense track record for winning undeclared wars goes back to 1949.
Past efforts:
Goodbye Armistice Day – Free meals and deals for Veterans Day 2016
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