It's time for the residents of Butler County to demand a change to the Veterans Day celebration. Each year, our veterans are practically forgotten as citizens get swept up in the excitement of dancers, marching bands, and party favors at the Main Street parade. Veterans Day is an important yet somber holiday that should not have the same fanfare as the Fourth of July. We should focus on the veterans by placing them first in the parade. Also, parade participants should not be allowed to throw party favors to spectators. It is disrespectful to our veterans when kids run into the road trying to catch the toys and candy.​