While most of us good, decent Americans are remembering our heroes this Memorial Day, we all know that there’s a whole other class of Americans out there who absolutely hate our troops and are probably seething at the thought of our heroes being remembered.

Here’s a few examples. Over at the DU, we have our first libtard of the day. proud2Blib put up a post entitled “My Memorial Day t-Shirt” with this picture:

Response from other DUmmies was generally positive. A few said they would wear similar shirts, or Impeach Bush shirts to their parades or ceremonies — because, you know, Memorial Day is all about politics and putting down the President rather than remembering our fallen heroes. Charming, huh?

Next, over at the DailyKos, we have a lovely diary from Coolobserver.

Yet another Memorial Day is upon us, and our president sez: “No group has ever done more to defend liberty than the men and women of the United States armed forces.” This simple reality presents me with a genuine conundrum. How in the world can I pick which indomitable defenders of liberty to honor this year?

Perhaps I can spend my day in quiet contemplation of those valiant heroes who unselfishly risk the agony of carpal tunnel syndrome as they push the buttons and/or computer keys to launch those cruise missiles into crowded Third World cities. The same goes for America’s many courageous snipers and fearless bomber pilots…all of them using their fingers and eyes to preserve our way of life.

I owe my liberty to them…

Of course, I could instead dedicate myself to worshipping the gallant warriors who put their feet and toes on the line each time they repeatedly kick a prone, chained, and blindfolded prisoner at Gitmo. (Oops, did I say “prisoner”? I mean “enemy combatant,” of course.) These resolute patriots also expose their vocal cords to excruciating injury when they engage in the selfless daily practice of screaming at such evildoers. One can only imagine the mental strain of coming up with new epithets each and every day-day and day, year after year.

Thanks to them, I am free…

Then again, the epic exploits of America’s latest generation are nothing new. This country was built on centuries of similar deeds and efforts. Remember: America would never be able to spread its values all over the planet without those men and women who volunteer to make it happen. Could you imagine what life on Earth would be without the pervasiveness of American values?

That’s right. Use Memorial Day as an excuse to smear and slander our troops. Way to go, asshat.

Code Pink is calling for their fellow Pinkos to protest all across the country:

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. This Memorial Day, we invite you to take time to remember those who have been killed in war, and honor their memory by calling for an end to the occupation of Iraq with freeway bannering an a visit to your Congressperson’s office.

Yes… rather than decorating a tomb or memorial, hang banners on your area freeways condemning the war! Visit your congressman! Alert the media! Protest, protest, protest! This is how the Code Pinkos want you to spend your Memorial Day — not by remembering the fallen and showing gratitude for their sacrifice, but by protesting. I’m sure that makes soldiers feel appreciated, doesn’t it?

Libtards have such a special way of showing their gratitude to our troops, don’t they?