I never understood the "Never Forget" sentiment. Anyone who lost any loved ones in that tragedy will of course never forget. For everyone else, what good does remembering it do? Are we supposed to reignite the old feelings of rage and despair over this terrible thing that is getting older and older? I know it's good to remember history or risk repeating it, but the words "Never Forget" make it feel more, I dunno, threatening and pessimistic.
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