New bank holiday proposal
January 30, 2008
I’ve just read that the government is considering introducing an additional bank holiday on the day after Remembrance Sunday, partly to commemorate those who have lost their lives in war, and to offer more support and appreciation to the military currently serving in war-torn areas such as Afghanistan. More than 300,000 people have now signed an online petition asking the government to create this holiday.
The idea is that the day, along with other activities such as homecoming parades and open days at army bases, would give the military more promotion and highlight the work they are doing on the front line. This would then make us appreciate them more which would boost morale within the forces. Now I may be a little cynical, but is an extra day off actually going to give more exposure to the military, or would the British people just be grateful for some more time away from work? How many people in this country properly celebrate the actual festival of Easter (apart from scoffing loads of chocolate)? A great deal don’t; but we’re all eager for that long weekend of relaxation!
Perhaps the issue with people’s lack of appreciation for the work of the forces lies with the recent history of the questionable reasons the government gave for us going to war in Iraq? A better way for us to understand the work the forces are doing might be for the government to use the media positively to reduce the confusion and mistrust over what has happened.
I would love an extra day off work each year, particularly in that awful stretch of the year between the end of August and Christmas, which seems to last an eternity without a break. I’m just not so sure that it would contribute to the purpose suggested by this petition.
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