Ture enough. The holocaust is far more tragic. Nonetheless, I don't see how daily sirens memorializing a tragedy -- even one so extreme -- that happened 60 years ago can possibly be healthy for a culture.
True. I think that those days might have a better chance for achieving their purpose if they hadn't been turned into another corporate enterprise, and if American employers gave their workers proper holiday time so that they didn't cling to the few days they get off each year. However, would sounding a siren, or a bell or any other really be that effective? I suppose more people would respond to it. Personally, I think paying respect to those who died in a tragedy should be a personal thing -- done when the individual feels the want or need to do so, not when the government makes a noise that makes them do it out of obligation.
yes i agree sirens are vile "noises," i hate when noises interrupt my day, like those sounds of airplanes smashing into buildings...omg, can't disasters and murder sound like, you know, like The Hills soundtrack? or sumthing??
True, but Israel has a memorial day, where a siren sounds off as well. This of course to take a moment, stop what you are doing, and give a minute or two for the memory.
It is true, the U.S has many memorial days, but those are usually associated with the largest sales of electronics (see Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, and more), barbeques, and beer. As far as I remember, many usually looked forward to memorial day for the "weekend", since they get an extra day off and are going to a friend's barbeque, not to take time out and remember why they have an extra day off.
A siren is a vile noise. Maybe if it were something more pleasant. Also, we shouldn't need a sound to remind us to pay respect. Especially since we already have Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and anniversaries of events that serve a similar purpose.
Ture enough. The holocaust is far more tragic. Nonetheless, I don't see how daily sirens memorializing a tragedy -- even one so extreme -- that happened 60 years ago can possibly be healthy for a culture.
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True. I think that those days might have a better chance for achieving their purpose if they hadn't been turned into another corporate enterprise, and if American employers gave their workers proper holiday time so that they didn't cling to the few days they get off each year. However, would sounding a siren, or a bell or any other really be that effective? I suppose more people would respond to it. Personally, I think paying respect to those who died in a tragedy should be a personal thing -- done when the individual feels the want or need to do so, not when the government makes a noise that makes them do it out of obligation.
I can't say it better, so I'll say it the same,"September 11th was a tragic event, but it was no Holocaust."
yes i agree sirens are vile "noises," i hate when noises interrupt my day, like those sounds of airplanes smashing into buildings...omg, can't disasters and murder sound like, you know, like The Hills soundtrack? or sumthing??
True, but Israel has a memorial day, where a siren sounds off as well. This of course to take a moment, stop what you are doing, and give a minute or two for the memory.
September 11th was a tragic event, but it was no Holocaust.
It is true, the U.S has many memorial days, but those are usually associated with the largest sales of electronics (see Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart, and more), barbeques, and beer. As far as I remember, many usually looked forward to memorial day for the "weekend", since they get an extra day off and are going to a friend's barbeque, not to take time out and remember why they have an extra day off.
A siren is a vile noise. Maybe if it were something more pleasant. Also, we shouldn't need a sound to remind us to pay respect. Especially since we already have Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and anniversaries of events that serve a similar purpose.