The West Australian Greens have dumped plans to host the event on Anzac Day off the back of widespread criticism from veterans and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

I don’t see the issue with a party after midday. Yes, ANZAC day is a special day for remembering troops - in the morning. The afternoon is for celebration.

Two-up games, beers at the RSL, annual AFL Match with Essendon and Collingwood. Go ahead and have a dance party as well. What’s the issue?

Yes, I’d have serious problems with it if they were holding it in the morning. But the party was scheduled for 6pm. Go nuts boys and girls, have your party.

Honestly, did anyone outside politicians actually have an issue with this?

  • guismo@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    7 days ago

    -And I’ve heard people say Anzac day is dumb for glorifying war.

    I say that. And I say people can do whatever they want on this day if they don’t think it means anything good. And those who like it do what ever they think they are supposed to do.

    But my sure here this is a “dumb opinion”.

    • Taleya@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      7 days ago

      Personally knew several literal ANZACs, descended from 700 years of naval officers, personally worked with RAAF and NALO developing logistical software here: ANZAC day has been co-opted into a jIngoistic military propaganda party.