Originally Posted by
EriksShadow
In most instances, it's beyond "recalling historic events" and just unessacary dwelling. Last year, CNN played their entire 9/11 day broadcast, starting at the exact time the first plane hit. Why.. what the hell purpose does that serve? Here, let's all watch again first hand how thousands of people lost their lives. UT! Let me rewind it.. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER.
On the 50th anniversery of Pearl harbor, my great uncle was there, to remember that day and to spend it with the people who were effected the most. He doesn't go back, year after year to relive something so horrific.
Let me know what's up on 9/11/51
Last year was 5 years, deemed signficant in most people's eyes (half a decade). They haven't done it every year. Besides, whats stopping you from not watching the channel? It's not like you're being forced to watch. For those who find it important to be reminded of such events, it's a important to renew their emotions and to "never forget" as overhyped saying goes.
If you don't want to relive these events by seeing tributes and other memorials on TV, the turn the TV off, take a day of solice, and do whatever you do. Brushing over it wont do anything.