Memorial Day asks what kind of America we are willing to defend

By: Janice Ellis

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 25, 2026

Words: 1,033

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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This Memorial Day we need to seriously consider whether our actions and voices in this democratic republic are debasing or honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Are we guilty of taking the rights and privileges we enjoy for granted? Or worse yet, of totally abdicating our responsibility to continue to protect and preserve them?

There is no passing the buck

Each of us bears responsibility for where America finds herself …

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