The discussion will focus on whether Australian history is being warped by overly

sentimentalized depictions of wartime involvement. Are our history's contributions to peace and
prosperity being overwhelmed by militarism? What is the connection between our freedom and
the Anzacs? Has the military's past become so ingrained in Australian culture that we are
unwilling to examine it? How can Australians bring humility and thought to the Anzac Day
celebrations, remembering that we not only died but also killed?
The discussion will focus on whether Australian history is being warped by overly
sentimentalized depictions of wartime involvement. Are our history's contributions to peace and
prosperity being overwhelmed by militarism? What is the connection between our freedom and
the Anzacs? Has the military's past become so ingrained in Australian culture that we are
unwilling to examine it? How can Australians remember that we killed as well as died during the
Anzac Day celebrations? How can we find the humility and introspection that is lacking from
these events?
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