Government Involvement

   I think it is fair to say there is a lot of talk about government involvement on the federal level.  I really dont care about getting into a political debate or a fight amongst republicans and democrats.  But I do believe in the saying "When people fear their government we have a problem.  But when government fears the people that is called a democracy."

   But here is a case on the statewide level when I would really wonder why the state legislature is getting involved.  The people we vote to make the laws in the state of North Dakota are the ones who determine which holidays are observed by the state.  All is good here.  Now, when a certain holiday is observed that means all government offices and services are closed.  This includes the public schools.  So on a day like today, when we celebrate Veterans Day and the sacrifices made by so many of our men and women through the years the schools are not open.  No classes are being taught in public schools in the state of North Dakota.  It might just be me, but would it not make more sense for the schools to be open so the students can learn why it is they live the way they do in this country where we do have freedom?  Granted you get the argument that they do learn about the sacrifices made leading up to this day.  But really, would one more day learning about World War One, World War Two, Korea, Vietnam, Bay of Pigs, Gulf War, 9/11, War on Terror or any other world changing war be too difficult to consider?  I know the state legislature does some good things for us.  (Wait, I said "some" good things)  But can you please just focus on making laws and controlling spending rather than when schools should be in session or have another day off.