Preseident's Day...A Little Early

George Washington had a vision for this country. Was it three days of uninterrupted shopping?

Jeff Melvoin, Northern Exposure, Bolt from the Blue, 1994

 

I saw the first commercial for a Preseident's Day sale few minutes ago.  Yes, I like to save money, but somewhere along the way, don't we need to take a few minutes and remember exactly what President's Day is all about?  Yes, there are many people out there in J-Land that don't like the current president and that's ok.  You don't have to.  That is part of our election process, freedom of speech and all the other stuff.  Ok, so you don't like him, but let's remember the first President. 

What a difficult job Washington  must have had.  He just finished fighting for his beliefs,  had been a part of writing the Constitution and all the other stuff.  Plus, he probably had not seen Martha in a long time.  Travel was an issue... it's not like he could just hop a flight and be there in a few hours.  He gets elected president and there are no rules to go by.  He has to wing most everything!!  Now, there are procedural rules for even a President's free time.  I would not enjoy living in the spotlight. 

There is nothing wrong with shopping on President's Day if that is what you want to do.   But consider this:  How important would Presidents such as Washington, Adams, Madison, Jefferson, Lincoln see these sales in the whole spectrum of their terms of Presidency?  I suggest they would not be amused.....