I intend this comment to be aimed in a different direction than politics or weapons
directly. Armistice Day and Remembrance day parades are intended to get people to reflect on the price of conflict, irrespective of political system. The
individuals we honor did not suffer a groin pull dancing around a maypole, or
lose control of a caber. They willingly put themselves in harm's way for the perceived greater good, irrespective of system. To honor them, we HAVE to acknowledge what they put themselves through. Insert here submarine dive klaxon and p.a. warning; PERSONAL OPINION FOLLOWS. TO WIT: To sanitize that process absolutely DISHONORS what they gave us. Rather than do such a thing it might be better to just cancel all observation.

Just me. Not about countries, systems or weapons. About honor, about community, about citizenship, about censorship.