1. Always invite her to come join you.
2. This is not about being with other people and socializing. This is about countering the kooky left. It's showing our support to those who have been severely wounded while protecting us.
3. Some people think they deserve the freedom they enjoy and are unwilling to do anything about preserving it.
4. Memorial Day, 4 July, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day are days set aside to remember and give honor.
The method for acquiring a "kitchen pass" from the wife while still satisfying her need to say "No!" is accomplished by saying the following. (Write this down and read it off a small cue card if you have to until you're able to recite verbatim WITHOUT MAKING A MISTAKE. The closer to the door leaving the house the better.)
"I'm going to the Walter Reed Freep of Code Pink. Wanna go with?"
She says "No" and out the door you go.
Don't stutter step. Don't break your stride. And for God's sake, don't turn your head and look back. Get moving or your dead meat!