This Heartbreaking Film Shows How Consumerism Has Tarnished the Meaning of Veterans Day

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The intended focus of Veterans Day has always been to honor those military veterans who have served and sacrificed in the U.S. Armed Forces. Over time, however, the special day of acknowledgment has suffered the same fate as other holidays that have had their essential meanings overshadowed by consumerism. Instead of seeing a general call to reach out and show gratitude to those we should be honoring, Veterans Day has been heavily associated with the world of retail and impressive sales.

The glaring issue with this is that so many of us have connections with veterans—real-life people who are still mental, physically, and spiritually impacted by their time in service.

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