In our opinion: One day isn't adequate to honor presidency, what
it has meant to the cause of liberty    Susan Walsh, Associated
Press  Enlarge photo»  Presidents Day has become a contradictory
holiday in many ways. Americans are glad for a day off, but few
choose to spend the time thinking about or honoring the men who
have been the nation's chief executive. Judging by Internet
chatter, a sizeable portion of the population for several years
now wouldn't say anything nice or encouraging about the current
occupant of the White House if money or prizes were at stake.
The holiday itself has an incomplete feel to it. What originally
were two holidays — honoring the birthdays of George Washington
and Abraham Lincoln — were combined into one day hung
conveniently on a Monday so workers could enjoy a three-day
weekend. Then the meaning of the day was expanded to include all
presidents in general.  In contrast to this rather generic
commemoration, however, Americans have been fascinated through
the years by their pr