Are you down with NJ flying the flag at half-mast for Whitney Houston?

[Grace62]

Ted King wrote:
http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/04C1.txt

5. The heads of the several departments and agencies of the
Government may direct that the flag of the United States be flown
at half-staff on buildings, grounds, or naval vessels under their
jurisdiction on occasions other than those specified herein which
they consider proper, and that suitable military honors be rendered
as appropriate.

That refers to federal gov't departments. Nothing to do with Chris Christie.

[Ted King]

Grace62 wrote:
[quote=Ted King]
http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/04C1.txt

5. The heads of the several departments and agencies of the
Government may direct that the flag of the United States be flown
at half-staff on buildings, grounds, or naval vessels under their
jurisdiction on occasions other than those specified herein which
they consider proper, and that suitable military honors be rendered
as appropriate.

That refers to federal gov't departments. Nothing to do with Chris Christie.
I think if the head of a federal agency has that discretion then I don't see a reason to get hung-up on a technical formalism that doesn't happen to also include state governors.

[cbelt3]

I don't see a reason for panties to get in a twist. As long as they are not American Flag panties.

[haikuman]

It seems to me that the people who respected, revered and loved Whitney Houston
decided how the celebration of her life would go down.

Perhaps the judgement, criticisms and arguments about the rules are moot.

In my humble opinion the argument for not using the flag is somewhat
childish and demonstrates a good measure of rigidity. Mentioned politely
Rudie

[haikuman]

cbelt3 wrote:
I don't see a reason for panties to get in a twist. As long as they are not American Flag panties.

Well said cbelt *(:>*

edit: It good have been ubolt

[Grace62]

Rudie I'm sorry that you don't understand the American custom of flying the flag at half-staff. If you find the tradition childish, and using this custom for a person like Whitney Houston is completely outside that tradition, you most definitely do not understand the custom. So perhaps refraining from comment, when you lack perspective, is the better course?

[haikuman]

"You and I travel to the beat of a different drum"

Ahhhh Grace, I forgot you have all the links to the "Truth" and the last word :devil:

[Grace62]

haikuman wrote:
"You and I travel to the beat of a different drum"

Ahhhh Grace, I forgot you have all the links to the "Truth" and the last word :devil:

Did you think you'd call me childish and rigid and not hear back?

[Black]

Ted King wrote:
[quote=Grace62]
[quote=Ted King]
http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/04C1.txt

5. The heads of the several departments and agencies of the
Government may direct that the flag of the United States be flown
at half-staff on buildings, grounds, or naval vessels under their
jurisdiction on occasions other than those specified herein which
they consider proper, and that suitable military honors be rendered
as appropriate.

That refers to federal gov't departments. Nothing to do with Chris Christie.
I think if the head of a federal agency has that discretion then I don't see a reason to get hung-up on a technical formalism that doesn't happen to also include state governors.

On the other hand, it would be kind of comforting in a way to see government officials in important positions making some effort to understand and follow the laws that bind them.
(Call me old fashioned!)

[haikuman]

You-r so cute when you get your knickers in a twist *(:>* :wink: