As I prepare for tomorrow, a day now associated with a national full-fledged endorsement of gluttony and the eve of a commercial extravaganza known as Black Friday, I am amazed we celebrate this day at all. Where are the voices waging war against childhood obesity? Where are the voices warning us about diabetes? Where are the voices warning us about high cholesterol? Where are the voices warning us about heart disease? I suspect they have all gathered at a table somewhere and are pigging out.
And, you have to admit, it is kind of funny that this whole notion began because a group of illegal immigrants received welfare from the local government. In 1621 Europeans were illegal immigrants, and the previous illegal immigrants were now the native population. Without the help of the native population, the entire expedition might have failed and the new wave of illegal immigrants might have died.
Enjoy your gluttony and celebrate the 17th Century equivalent of food stamps!
What a wonderful, liberal holiday!
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