You don't have to. It annoys me too, a little. But It's nice to know there is a day of focus. I'm sure everybody involved doesn't forget the issue the other 364 days of the year.
Isn't there already an anti-capitalist day? I think it is in May. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/05/01/may-day-rallies-planned-london-uk_n_1466654.html
It's a good thought. Just like valentine's day... which is also pointless. Is there an anti globalist day? That would better apply.
Not a cynic. Just not gonna be told when to buy gifts. (altho i'm totally buying into father's day this year so I guess I'm a hypocrite there)... May 1st is anti-globalism day? I'm.... looking that up... Okay.... you are right. It is. (haha I thought you were just making shit up, lol).