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  "path": "/opinion/2026/05/what-is-war-patrick-m-mclaughlin.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-24T09:37:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "On Memorial Day 2026, let us honor those who “gave the last full measure of devotion.” Then, let America have a celebration worthy of 250 years of independence guaranteed by those who raised their right hands and took the oath, writes guest columnist Patrick M. McLaughlin, a Vietnam War veteran who leads the Greater Cleveland Veterans Memorial Inc.",
  "title": "As Gen. Sherman said, war is hell"
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