It's not just that politicians promote this pro-war approach to Anzac Day - the media do it too, and many Australians now participate in this.
Source: Ten Breakfast 2012 via YouTube
The above video shows how both the people of
Below is an example of what happens when we glorify the Anzac Legend like this.
Source: Ten News 2012 via YouTube
Both of the stories in this second video feature a "good guy" and a "bad guy". The "good guys" are the people associated with Anzac Day, and the "bad guys" are the those who get in their way or disagree with them. The "bad guys" don't really get a chance to explain their position, and they way they're linked to the journalist at the end implies that there are no grey areas here - either you idolise the Anzacs or you're offending our national culture.
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