According to my FranklinQuest planner, today is National Stop the Violence Day:
Radio and TV stations are encouraged to promote “peace on the streets” and help put an end to violence on this day . Discuss the current state of violence in your community and the entire U.S. Study the current conflicts in the world arena and what character lessons they hold.
I have a suggestion, of course: why not end the violence represented by the personal income tax? Why not ditch the War on Drugs?
I note, though, another item on the same page:
Buy Nothing Day is November 29
This holiday, celebrated on the biggest shopping day of the year, is a moratorium on consumer spending and a celebration of simplicity that focuses on bringing consumer culture to a more sustainable path. What negative character traits are associated with consumerism? How can students participate in this holiday or share the beauty of buying nothing with others?
Ugh.