So, let's take a quick trip down memory lane and look at some of the attempts to make 9/11 a federal holiday. In 2002, just a year after the towers fell, a bill was introduced to make 9/11 a national day of mourning. But, spoiler alert, it didn't pass. And let me tell you, it's not like Congress has been too busy with, you know, running the country or anything.
Fast forward to 2011, when another bill was introduced to make 9/11 a federal holiday. But, guess what? It didn't pass either. I mean, it's not like lawmakers are completely out of touch with the American people or anything. And don't even get me started on the red tape and bureaucratic nonsense that comes with trying to pass legislation.
The Reasons Behind the Resistance
So, why the resistance to making 9/11 a federal holiday? Well, for one, some lawmakers argue that it would be too costly to give everyone the day off. I mean, can you imagine? The economic impact would be devastating... or so they claim. But let's be real, it's not like we're talking about closing down the entire country or anything.
Others argue that 9/11 is already commemorated in many ways, from memorials to parades, and that making it a federal holiday would be unnecessary. But, come on, can't we just have one more excuse to sleep in and watch Netflix all day? I mean, is that too much to ask?
Why isn't 9/11 a holiday? Federal holidays don't come easily
And then there are those who argue that making 9/11 a federal holiday would be too political. But, let's be real, everything is political these days. I mean, have you seen the news lately? It's all politics, all the time. So, maybe we should just embrace it and make 9/11 a holiday already.
