Flags at half staff for military? |
Flags at half staff for military? |
Jan 24 2008, 08:32 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,423 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
I am, curious what people think of this bill that is getting introduced here in Indiana?
http://www.pal-item.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti.../801210305/1008 QUOTE The military Flags would be flown at half-staff for 24 hours at the Indiana Capitol to honor each Indiana member of the military who is killed while on active duty, under Senate Bill 56. The bill was approved 7-0 by the Senate Commerce, Public Policy and Interstate Cooperation committee and is awaiting a vote by the full Senate. Sen. Brent Waltz, the Greenwood Republican who authored the bill, said he realized after last year's death of fellow Sen. Anita Bowser, D-Michigan City, that flags are lowered to honor lawmakers, but not service members who die. They have put their lives on the line, he said, and deserve the honor. |
Jan 24 2008, 10:04 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 5,171 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Indiana Member No.: 10 |
I think it's cool that they want to do that, but will the flags fly half-staff every time a service member dies in combat, or will they pick one day to honor them all?
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Suess
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Jan 24 2008, 08:36 PM
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Really Comfortable Group: Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 11-January 07 Member No.: 19 |
I think it's cool that they want to do that, but will the flags fly half-staff every time a service member dies in combat, or will they pick one day to honor them all? Wouldn't it be flying everyday? I think it's a morbid reminder of the mess that Dubya has gotten us in. |
Jan 31 2008, 01:52 PM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,423 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2 |
That would be my concern for this plan. Would we cheapen the flag at half staff? It should be a rare occurence in my opinion. If it was at half staff everyday, would people even notice it anymore?
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Jan 31 2008, 02:29 PM
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Really Comfortable Group: Moderator Posts: 1,658 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Michigan City Member No.: 482 |
I think someone ought to sponsor a bill to have the flag at the state capitol flying at half staff, inverted, until January 20, 2009.
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Feb 20 2008, 09:42 PM
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Getting Comfortable Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 26-June 07 From: Farmers Branch, TX Member No.: 343 |
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