{"id":2193164,"date":"2024-03-05T15:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T20:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-scraps-plan-to-ban-wwii-kiss-photo-from-facilities-after-backlash\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T15:22:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T20:22:29","slug":"va-scraps-plan-to-ban-wwii-kiss-photo-from-facilities-after-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-scraps-plan-to-ban-wwii-kiss-photo-from-facilities-after-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"VA drops WWII kiss photo ban after backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fva-scraps-plan-to-ban-wwii-kiss-photo-from-facilities-after-backlash%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2193164&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Department of \u2062Veterans Affairs Reverses \u200bPlan to\u200b Ban Iconic WWII Kiss Photo<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Veterans Affairs has decided to reverse its controversial \u2064decision \u2062to ban the display of the iconic Times Square kiss photo from World War II. The move came after the department faced significant backlash on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans Affairs assistant undersecretary RimaAnn Nelson initially announced the ban in an internal memo, stating \u200dthat the photo should be removed from all Veterans Health Administration facilities. Nelson argued that \u200cthe photo depicted\u200c a non-consensual act and was \u200binconsistent with the VA&#8217;s no-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and assault.<\/p>\n<p>However, the memo quickly sparked outrage online. Veterans Affairs officials swiftly rescinded the memo and reversed the ban in response to the backlash. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis\u200d McDonough made it clear that the image would not be banned from VA facilities and would continue to be displayed.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Let me be clear: This\u200d image is not banned from VA \u2064facilities &#8211; and we will keep it in\u200c VA facilities. \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dYSikLxHAJ\">pic.twitter.com\/dYSikLxHAJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Secretary Denis McDonough (@SecVetAffairs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SecVetAffairs\/status\/1765030481299460188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, \u20642024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Previous Controversy<\/h3>\n<p>This is not \u200bthe first time the Department\u200d of Veterans Affairs has faced scrutiny.\u2064 In late November, an employee posted a video on social media mocking \u2062the Israeli\u2064 government&#8217;s efforts to secure hostages held by\u2064 Hamas terrorists. While the department disciplined the employee with counseling, they did not terminate their employment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is \u2063it \u200bimportant to express genuine regret and remorse when apologizing?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  How \u200bcan I apologize \u2062effectively and sincerely?<\/p>\n<p>Apologizing effectively \u200dand\u200b sincerely is an important\u2063 skill in maintaining healthy relationships.\u200d Here are some tips to help you apologize in a\u200c way that is both \u2063effective and sincere:<\/p>\n<p>1. Understand why you&#8217;re apologizing:\u2062 Before apologizing, take the time to \u2062reflect on your actions and understand where you went wrong. This\u2063 reflection will help you express genuine regret and remorse.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u2063 Recognize the reasons\u200d to\u200c apologize:\u200c Apologizing \u200ballows \u200dyou to acknowledge that you\u2064 were wrong and accept responsibility for your actions. It \u200balso provides an opportunity \u2063to discuss and establish boundaries\u200d in your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>3. Express \u200cgenuine regret and remorse: A sincere apology involves expressing your feelings of regret and remorse for the hurt or \u2062harm you have \u200dcaused. This conveys that you understand the impact of your actions.<\/p>\n<p>4. Be\u200d specific and \u2064take\u2063 ownership: When apologizing, clearly and \u200bspecifically acknowledge the mistake you made. Avoid making excuses or shifting blame onto \u200bothers. \u200bTaking full ownership of your actions demonstrates sincerity.<\/p>\n<p>5. \u2063Offer a genuine explanation (if necessary): In certain\u200b situations, it may\u200d be appropriate to provide \u200ban explanation for your actions. However, be cautious not to use this\u2063 as an excuse or diminish the significance of \u200byour apology. The focus \u200cshould remain on your regret and the impact \u200cyour actions had on the other person.<\/p>\n<p>6. Use &#8220;I apologize&#8221; rather than &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry&#8221;: While both \u200dphrases are commonly used, there is a subtle difference. &#8220;I \u2063apologize&#8221; is \u200ca formal\u2062 admission of\u2063 wrongdoing, while &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry&#8221; is often seen as\u2062 a truer admission of regret. Choose the phrase that feels most sincere to you.<\/p>\n<p>7.\u200b Make amends and offer a solution: Depending on the situation, consider how you can make amends for \u200byour mistake. Offer a solution or propose\u2062 steps to\u200c prevent similar \u200cincidents in the future. \u2062Taking\u200b proactive measures shows your commitment to learning\u2064 from your mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>8. Give the other person time and space: After apologizing, respect the other person&#8217;s feelings and give them the time\u2062 and\u200c space they need to process your\u2062 apology.\u200b Allow \u2064them to express their thoughts and emotions without interruption.<\/p>\n<p>By following these tips, you can apologize\u200d effectively \u200band sincerely. Remember, the key is\u200c to show genuine remorse, take responsibility for your \u200dactions, \u200cand work\u2062 towards\u2063 making amends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Veterans Affairs will no longer ban the iconic Times Square kiss photo from World War II, following social media backlash. Assistant undersecretary RimaAnn Nelson announced the reversal in an internal memo, rescinding the ban from all health facilities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2807,"featured_media":2193165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Galdorisi-F0-JA-12_0_736x514.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2193164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Galdorisi-F0-JA-12_0_736x514.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2807"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2193164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193164\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2193165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2193164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2193164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2193164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}