Tag : US military veterans
Capitol Building and Christmas Tree title : Virginia's VA Christmas Trees Banned For Christian Symbolism, Nativity Scenes Not Mentioned
summary : Recently, there was a big uproar about a Christmas tree ban in a Virginia VA building. The ban noted that Christmas trees "promote the Christian religion," and so they weren't going to be allowed on what was apparently considered government property. The way that this battle has apparently come to a temporary close is that other symbols of the season must also be displayed so that the holiday is more all-inclusive. Never mind that it is called Christmas. In addition, the VA employees can still be punished if they are caught saying, "Merry Christmas" to anyone in a public area in the Virginia VA building -- including veterans.
date : Nov 24, 2015 05:18 PM EST
Donald Trump title : Donald Trump Defends Comments on Sen. John McCain’s War Hero Status, Veterans: ‘I will fight for them’
summary : Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to generate controversy in the American political landscape, this time directing his harsh remarks over Arizona Sen. John McCain and his status as a war hero. Despite the public backlash, the businessman has refused to apologize and wrote an op-ed defending his position, highlighting the plight of U.S. military veterans.
date : Jul 20, 2015 12:47 PM EDT