Ryan ChartrandDude No. 1: Hey did you see all the great articles in the Mustang Daily the past few days?
Dude No. 2: No, what were they about?
Dude No. 1: Well, Memorial Day was Monday and there were some great articles reflecting the memory and honor of our fallen heroes.
Dude No. 2: Really?
Dude No. 1: Yeah, that conservative Brian Eller guy stopped whining about the fall of the GOP and gave thanks to the troops that he so often supports (in writing). He told stories of how he went to the American Legion and helped fold the flag while trumpets played taps in honor of all the fallen soldiers. Also Zach Austin, the leftist columnist had an amazing article about how the Democrats (although strongly oppose to Bush’s Iraq war) honor the memory of our fallen soldiers (whom often go into battle even though he/she is just “against” the war like the Democrats back home). The editors of the newspaper also ran heartfelt articles about the national tributes held in Chicago, D.C. and other major cities.
Dude No. 2: Hey man, I think you may have read the wrong newspaper. There wasn’t a single article mentioning the national holiday. I mean, we got the day off school and everybody probably went to the beach, skydiving, and/or shopping and never thought twice about why they have the ability to do those things.
Dude No. 1: Wow, must have been a dream?
Dude No. 2: Yeah, guess so …
Ryan Morton
Computer engineering junior