re: MEMORIAL DAY !

I don't like the political crap, but I agree with all the other posts. My father carried home some mementos of the war in his back. I pulled out a sliver of metal from his back for him when I was about 15 years old, 22 years after the war was over. That's how long it took to work it's way to the surface.
We are even dumb enough to let china manufacture some of our medicines. WTF is up with that? I found this on the web.
 
What medicines does the U.S. get from China?

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, China now accounts for 95 percent of imports of ibuprofen, 91 percent of imports of hydrocortisone, 70 percent of imports of acetaminophen, 40 to 45 percent of imports of penicillin, and 40 percent of imports of heparin.Jan 9, 2023

Nearly 8 out of 10 medications have some component made in China, including chemotherapy drugs, birth control pills, antidepressants and psychotherapeutics, anti-seizure meds for epilepsy; over-the-counter pain pills and vitamins, and medicines to treat Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and Parkinson's.Sep 28, 2022