I can't believe this kind of topic is discussed here.

Especially given that so many people have NO family, little to no money, and maybe have no food or are forced to eat once a day.

Has America learned NOTHING?

WHY are so many people still, in 2012, so damned materialistic, such slaves to consumerism and traditions and the "do as others do" mentality?

WHY do you find it necessary to "celebrate" some holiday just because you're told to do so?

DO you enjoy making the retailers richer?

Do you enjoy being a sheeple?

Are you so weak that you have to have one designated day set aside to be thankful?

When all of you get together with your big extended family (most of whom you probably loathe all the other days of the year) and you sit down at the big table to pig out on that Butterball turkey that was horribly ABUSED before being murdered and as you all stuff your faces with too much food and rich desserts - THINK about all those who are not so privileged AND those who have sensibly and smartly taken a stand against these outdated and selfish traditions.