No Remembrance Day off???
11-08-2010 at 01:38 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 201
Thanked:
2 Times
Liked:
16 Times
|
No Remembrance Day off???
I checked all these government websites and generally remembrance day is considered stat....why dont we have it off??
|
11-08-2010 at 01:40 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 234
Thanked:
23 Times
Liked:
55 Times
|
The only people I've ever heard of getting Remembrance Day off are government and bank employees. Never even got it off in elementary or high school.
|
11-08-2010 at 01:55 PM
|
#3
|
I am Prince Vegeta.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,770
Thanked:
224 Times
Liked:
1,373 Times
|
When have we EVER gotten Remembrance Day off?
What's the point, anyways? So you can go get drunk with your buddies? Don't need a day off to show respect.
__________________
Mathematically it makes about as much sense as (pineapple)$$*cucumbe r*.
|
11-08-2010 at 01:58 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 185
Thanked:
18 Times
Liked:
14 Times
|
It isn't a statutory holiday (except to the government people) and hasn't been for a long time now. Although some in the Ontario government are trying to make it statutory again
__________________
Rob Mac Math & Stats 2013
|
11-08-2010 at 02:08 PM
|
#5
|
Radiates Awesomeness
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,598
Thanked:
88 Times
Liked:
333 Times
|
It would just be completely stupid for it to be a stat holiday.
__________________
o.O
|
11-08-2010 at 02:12 PM
|
#6
|
Community Engagement Officer
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,195
Thanked:
105 Times
Liked:
447 Times
|
I don't see why they made family day but didn't give us remembrance day off. Anyone else with me on this one?
|
11-08-2010 at 02:14 PM
|
#7
|
I am Prince Vegeta.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,770
Thanked:
224 Times
Liked:
1,373 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by REPLEKIA/.
I don't see why they made family day but didn't give us remembrance day off. Anyone else with me on this one?
|
Spending time with your family that's bound to fall apart > remembering/honoring the people who gave their lives for our freedom.
__________________
Mathematically it makes about as much sense as (pineapple)$$*cucumbe r*.
|
11-08-2010 at 03:52 PM
|
#8
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 16
Thanked:
Thanked 4 Times
Liked:
11 Times
|
It is a stat in a few provinces, and it should be in Ontario.
|
11-08-2010 at 04:21 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 244
Thanked:
24 Times
Liked:
125 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by REPLEKIA/.
I don't see why they made family day but didn't give us remembrance day off. Anyone else with me on this one?
|
Family day was started just to give people another holiday. They named it "Family Day" for lack of another better name....
|
11-08-2010 at 05:11 PM
|
#10
|
Account Disabled by User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,392
Thanked:
347 Times
Liked:
345 Times
|
Also, part of the logic was, if people are at home instead of school/work, they're less likely to do anything commemorating Remembrance Day. Like, schools have ceremonies, many public places observe a minute of silence, etc etc...very few people would do these things at home alone.
|
11-08-2010 at 05:12 PM
|
#11
|
I am Prince Vegeta.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,770
Thanked:
224 Times
Liked:
1,373 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by nerual
Also, part of the logic was, if people are at home instead of school/work, they're less likely to do anything commemorating Remembrance Day. Like, schools have ceremonies, many public places observe a minute of silence, etc etc...very few people would do these things at home alone.
|
I get it. Let's force the world into believing we're patriotic when we're really not.
__________________
Mathematically it makes about as much sense as (pineapple)$$*cucumbe r*.
|
11-08-2010 at 06:48 PM
|
#12
|
Mr.Spock is not dazzled.
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,630
Thanked:
86 Times
Liked:
611 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lawleypop
I get it. Let's force the world into believing we're patriotic when we're really not.
|
Isn't July 1st for patriotism?
RD is about the individuals who died for their country, regardless of whether we agree with why they did (ie, I can disagree with the war in Afghanistan, but I can still respect/support the troops who are and were there).
July 1st is about how awesome the country is (supposed to be).
|
11-08-2010 at 06:55 PM
|
#13
|
I am Prince Vegeta.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,770
Thanked:
224 Times
Liked:
1,373 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by britb
Isn't July 1st for patriotism?
RD is about the individuals who died for their country, regardless of whether we agree with why they did (ie, I can disagree with the war in Afghanistan, but I can still respect/support the troops who are and were there).
July 1st is about how awesome the country is (supposed to be).
|
It's all the same thing.
But if it matters, allow me to rephrase:
"I get it. Let's force the world into believing we care when we don't."
__________________
Mathematically it makes about as much sense as (pineapple)$$*cucumbe r*.
|
11-08-2010 at 06:58 PM
|
#14
|
Taylor Gang Lifestyle
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 731
Thanked:
65 Times
Liked:
325 Times
|
No, we haven't had remembrance day off in a while.
I bet most of you guys just want it off so you can play games or get drunk.
Most of you probably don't even have a damn poppy.
|
11-08-2010 at 07:11 PM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 278
Thanked:
21 Times
Liked:
33 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buszaj
Family day was started just to give people another holiday. They named it "Family Day" for lack of another better name....
|
yeah...and then they stole civic holiday from us...
damn them!
__________________
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*~
So a peanut walked into a police station.... claiming he was 'a salted'.
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
McMaster University News and Information, Student-run Community, with topics ranging from Student Life, Advice, News, Events, and General Help.
Notice: The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the student(s) who authored the content. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by McMaster University or the MSU (McMaster Students Union). Being a student-run community, all articles and discussion posts on MacInsiders are unofficial and it is therefore always recommended that you visit the official McMaster website for the most accurate up-to-date information.
|