no national anthem at steeler-dolphin game

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by Riot

I suppose this is just me, but it bothers me a bit when just anybody lowers the American flag to half-staff (for example, when a local town council member dies).

I mean, I know it's meant to honor the death of somebody locally, as a show of repect, but I was brought up that only the President or a state Governor could order the American flag lowered, and only for certain people - it's a sign of national distress.

Is this a silly overreaction?

Halfmast for the glorious flag should be for worthwhile contributions.



Lower it for every guy dying overseas now.