Fox News has posted a link to a blog that has criticised the call for the USA to dedicate September 11 to a day of service in memory of those who died.
The criticisms seem to be:
The criticisms seem to be:
- such a call is "Socialist"
- September 11 should be about remembrance not community service and soup kitchens
- volunteering should be spontaneous not mandated
Others note that: "President George W Bush was a strong supporter of this Day of Service... and... a clear majority of Republicans voted in April 2009 to make September 11 a Day of Service" with the Serve America Act.
What do you think?
- Is asking people to serve on this day "Socialist"?
- Is it wrong of a government to encourage or invite their people to volunteer?
