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In reply to the discussion: Is it appropriate for flags in NJ to be flown at half-staff in memory of James Gandolfini? [View all]Jamastiene
(38,197 posts)The flag should never be worn as clothing or used to sell merchandise. Most people do not know that second part either. People will be steadily buying napkins, paper plates and bowls, and other assorted cookout materials when July 4th gets here. Plus, those flags on the cars that have been in vogue since 9/11 constantly end up tattered and/or on the ground. I know this because my aunt, back when she could still walk, would stop, get out of the car, and pick them up, then take them to the VFW for proper disposal.
But, is it wrong to have it at half staff for an actor who was from that state? I guess I can see the state flag being flown at half staff. I mean we fly flags at half staff after major tragedies that have nothing to do with the military, like after school shootings and other traumatic events. It doesn't seem disrespectful in this case. Is it really that big of a deal in this case? Technically, I can see how it should not be at half staff, but considering how many other times it is flown at half staff for loss of life of citizens, and out of all the things that are done with the flag (merchandising/clothes), is this really that bad in comparison?
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