First of all, I hope everyone in this country gives thanks to all the police, doctors, nurses, emergency workers, and most of all our military.  It is our armed forces who protect our right to celebrate holidays such as Thanksgiving and it is those same people who protect Mr. Hardwick's right to stand up for himself an...more

I just wanted to add that essential services is a totally different story.  My husband was a cop and worked many holidays for which he got extra compensation.   He was missed but it was understood that criminals don't celebrate holidays.  He also worked 24 hour shifts during 9/11 and of course, he never complained.  Po...more

And people wonder why this country is so focused on material goods and consumption.  It's really gotten out of control.  I worked in retail for years and my employers were fair and reasonable.  If we worked holidays, we never had to work more than a few hours.  Everyone pitched in, but stores were closed back then on T...more