I love that I saw this forum. I have wanted this bustling consumer-happy country to chill for a day too. I am religious and do think it's a good idea for God related reasons.
BUT aside from religion, America needs a day to calm the heck down. Our country was rated like no. 3 on most stressful countried to live in. .hmmm I'll go search for the article, try to post it later.We are a stressed out people. Stress leads to all kinds of problems.

Also, society could be greatly improved by spending time with families! I live in Germany and much of the German economy closes down Sundays. The streets are quiet and families often do church, have dinner together and seems they all take long walks after dinner. Wouln't that be great if America could do that. ..now only if we could find a way to turn the t.v. off.