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A few years ago, Chris Rock joked that America would eventually become so numbed to the memory of 9/11, they'd go out to cookouts for it and shop at stores for 9/11 sales. He was excoriated by critics for making light of the tragic deaths on that day.

People missed the point. He wasn't making light of 9/11. He was acknowledging how reliably America mercantilizes sobriety and tragedy, making every holiday a long weekend bash, regardless of the reason for the observance. Look at how many commercials tell you to honor Veterans Day with a new phone contract or a shiny Lexus in the driveway with a bow on top.

Thanks for reminding us of the reason for the day and the thought exercise for what it could take to reconcile the country now. Without stopping the firehouse of BS pouring out of Faux, Newsmax and net trolls at large, I don't know how it will be possible. Here's to hoping.

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