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56. Whitney Houston

Reply to Nye Bevan (Original post)

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 05:20 PM

Jun 2013

Didn't they do it for her too? Don't think they won't for Springsteen and Bonjovi when they pass?

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Is it appropriate for flags in NJ to be flown at half-staff in memory of James Gandolfini? [View all] Nye Bevan Jun 2013 OP

I don't think it's horrible. pnwest Jun 2013 #1

Yes. It was appropriate for Clarence Clemmons as well... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #2

yes. i think it is. acting is a form of art, and artists should be honored La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2013 #3

Yes. and at all times, practice wellness. graham4anything Jun 2013 #4

I don't see what the problem is. HappyMe Jun 2013 #5

I think it is dumb for an actor. n-t Logical Jun 2013 #6

Technically, I don't think Christie has the authority since Gandolfini doesn't meet the criteria. Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2013 #7

I see no problem with this. premium Jun 2013 #8

Sure. I am sure his family really appreciates the sentiment. boston bean Jun 2013 #9

It's all silly Fearless Jun 2013 #10

Imo it cheapens the gesture. Don't consider this actor an iconoc figure in the slightest. MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #11

Exactly what I think TorchTheWitch Jun 2013 #16

+1 HiPointDem Jun 2013 #40

Of course it is... Ohio Joe Jun 2013 #12

If you can fly it for drug addled Whitney Houston why not him? Pelican Jun 2013 #13

I think its a cheap stunt Mosby Jun 2013 #14

Wow. What a cheap thing to say, speaking of cheap. MADem Jun 2013 #27

I know very little about him Mosby Jun 2013 #31

He was someone who "Supported the Troops" in very real ways. MADem Jun 2013 #35

I agree 100% Politicalboi Jun 2013 #52

maybe he's afraid Jonny Sac would rub him out, if he didnt nt karmalk Jun 2013 #15

No, only the NJ State flag should be flown at half-staff. FarCenter Jun 2013 #17

The flag code carries no force of law, no punishment, no nada. It's a recommendation. MADem Jun 2013 #30

The question was whether it is appropriate, not whether it is legal. FarCenter Jun 2013 #32

I think it's appropriate. He was a native son who supported the troops in tangible ways. MADem Jun 2013 #37

lots of people have supported the troops in various ways. the only thing different about HiPointDem Jun 2013 #42

"Lots of people" haven't funded and produced films that discuss PTSD and traumatic brain injury. MADem Jun 2013 #61

that's not why christie ordered the flags. HiPointDem Jun 2013 #64

He's your BFF, and he told you so? nt MADem Jun 2013 #66

Inappropriate RobinA Jun 2013 #46

NJ flag, yes. US flag, no. HooptieWagon Jun 2013 #18

I wasn't aware that was Christie's call. Iggo Jun 2013 #19

The state governor controls flags at state/local facilities. former9thward Jun 2013 #45

He's a famous New Jerseyan treestar Jun 2013 #20

Maybe he's scared of karma.. HipChick Jun 2013 #21

Somebody might get whacked if they don't. edbermac Jun 2013 #22

Sure. But why wasn't the flag flown half-staff for the following: Wilms Jun 2013 #23

Tony Soprano, the gangster, was a fictional character brilliantly portrayed by Cleita Jun 2013 #43

I hate it when my humor goes unappreciated. n/t Wilms Jun 2013 #54

No, its not apropriate. darkangel218 Jun 2013 #24

Before I vote, what exactly is the problem with it? Jamastiene Jun 2013 #25

The (completely unenforced, with no penalties for unenforcement) flag code has very strict rules MADem Jun 2013 #38

Yes, I know those are wrong. Jamastiene Jun 2013 #41

There is a section of the Flag Code that "allows" Governors to lower it for soldiers on active duty MADem Jun 2013 #60

Thank you for not using G. Gordon Liddy's thong whistler162 Jun 2013 #47

I actually saved that pic in my photobucket! MADem Jun 2013 #58

Sadly it was used in a thread on whistler162 Jun 2013 #62

Glad I missed that 'un!!! nt MADem Jun 2013 #63

This is a common thing for native sons and daughters. Gandolfini's appeal crosses party lines. MADem Jun 2013 #26

Same discussion on NJ 101.5 JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #28

Gandolfini was at best a minor celebrity...... Bennyboy Jun 2013 #29

+1 Mosby Jun 2013 #33

He did it for a minor saxphonist! whistler162 Jun 2013 #48

well then... Bennyboy Jun 2013 #53

If Springsteen drops dead tomorrow customerserviceguy Jun 2013 #57

I don't know. But, I wouldn't argue about it. Douglas Carpenter Jun 2013 #34

He was born in NJ, five minutes (well, maybe 10) from where I'm typing this. n/t Benton D Struckcheon Jun 2013 #36

He's a native son who had a successful and accomplished life. Why not honor him? n/t Cleita Jun 2013 #39

Culturally, he's the face of Jersey for millions. nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #44

why not? arely staircase Jun 2013 #49

It hurts no-one, and makes some feel better RudynJack Jun 2013 #50

Yes. Certainly more so than the likes of Reagan. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #51

What's the harm? customerserviceguy Jun 2013 #55

Whitney Houston HockeyMom Jun 2013 #56

I am having trouble giving a fuck one way or the other MadrasT Jun 2013 #59

Ha ha ha ha ha Art_from_Ark Jun 2013 #70

Local boy made good, I guess. I didn't much care for the man...he's just an actor. Honeycombe8 Jun 2013 #65

I imagine part of it is his age. Union Scribe Jun 2013 #68

I suppose. But it's not a big surprise, is it? Considering his health. He was obviously unhealthy. Honeycombe8 Jun 2013 #72

It's the NJ flag people not the US flag. Get over it. liberal_at_heart Jun 2013 #67

I think some people here think Tony Soprano was being honored. pnwmom Jun 2013 #69

No, it's both the US and the NJ flags. Read Christie's proclamation in the OP. Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #71