I don't care for these displays of remembrance for any cause. I'm not against people expressing their emotions in public or taking the time out of their lives to reflect on things, but it seems to me that it's very much a way of avoiding that by putting a ribbon on something, thereby letting others know, or give others the impression that one "truly cares" about "issues" and that one is "sensitive." It would be one thing if people made their own ribbons for whatever. That at least, would be a greater indication of dedication to whatever it is people would wish to commemorate. Better yet, why not simply take time to reflect on whatever the event or cause is, or take the time to talk about it with friends and family, rather than broadcasting it?