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September 4, 2006
A Fond Farewell to the Grill
By DEANNA DAHLSAD
Labor Day is generally regarded simply as a day of rest -- a fond farewell to the grill with one final and large barbecue with family and friends.
Its history of political ideals and workers rights may seem lost in such laziness. True, most Americans may not be able to articulate or recall the legacy of Labor Day. And we may even think it's name is ironic for 'a day off'. But we are Americans. We rest on our laurels secure in the fact that we are entitled to such a federal holiday. And you'd better believe that we'd raise hell if someone uttered that the holiday should cease!
In other countries parades and political rallies mark the day, but here in the US we prefer to sit down and relax rather than take a stand about something we already have. We mark the day, our rights, by celebrating with what does matter: family, friends, food and other fun pursuits.
It's our American holiday. We're entitled to it, and we're going to enjoy it our way.
Posted by photocartoonist at September 4, 2006 10:23 PM