Memorial Day

Memorial Day by MSW.  MGB: In modern cemeteries, perpetual care is provided, so the only decoration is planing a small flag.  It used to be that the community would maintain cemetaries for all the dead, not just those killed in war.  Of course, with riding mowers, it is a lot easier to do so today, just as it is easier to kill.  WWI was a silly waste.  WWII was essential due to the demonic nature of the enemy (and some of our friends).  Even after the war, millions died of starvation.  Korea led to stalemate and is still going on, while Viet Nam was an adventure best avoided.  The same can be said of the second Iraq war, except that the world is likely a better place without Saddam and his kids.  Afghanistan has been too clever by a half and is as much a covert operation as a war, with the military required to mop up a war won largely by the CIA.  Of course, not all wars are ours.  One look at Africa shows that we have actually been delinquent in supporting causes that are just.