should st patrick's day be a national holiday?

from guiness

should st patrick's day be a national holiday?

NO

All it means is the usual lazy suspects like government workers, postal workers etc. will get a paid vacation, the buses will run at half rate, etc.

I agree 110% BP, that's what I was going to say.

YES.

but im part irish, and more than part alcoholic :D

... actually no, make the day after St Paddys the public holiday