Fisher
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Should the United States do away with Thanksgiving and the 4th of July as designated public holidays in favor of something more inline with changing demographics?
I chalk up most of my nephews political views to being college age but over a weekend BBQ they seemed pretty adamant that some of our public (federally recognized) holidays were insensitive to minorities in this country. They seemed to view Thanksgiving and July 4th as particularly offensive.
Not many colleges complain about St. Patty's Day stereotyping the Irish now do they?
Ironically enough, the two Mexican families that live near me go all out for the 4th of July when others real red blooded 'Mericans do not. They decorate, have parties, and shoot off illegal fireworks like nobody I have ever seen. It is like Shock and Awe has rolled onto my hood when they start shooting their fireworks. I kind of like it except for all the missile debris that lands in my yard. My house full of dogs, not so much. Saves us a trip to see the official fireworks show though.