Daily Links, Nov. 11: Veterans, cathedrals, financial reform fights

Happy Veterans Day! Today, Tim King at Sojourners calls on everyone to be a good neighbor [1] to a vet, even if you didn't support the war they fought in. And, an Infantry platoon leader reflects on what it means [2] to receive such support. On this day especially, let us not forget the moral injuries [3] done to our returning veterans as we face the "end" of the war in Iraq.

The sex abuse scandal at Penn State [4] continues to dominate headlines. However, for tomorrow's home game against Nebraska, atendees are encouraged to wear blue [5] in support for the prevention of child abuse. Also, Penn State alums have raised about $100,000 for the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), which runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

The National Cathedral will reopen [6] in Washington, D.C. this weekend after being damaged in an August 23 earthquake.

Today on our blog, Scott Alessi comments on the nature of debates over the Vatican document on financial reform [7]...seems we could use more cooperation and less childish name-calling.