The Flag!

[BlaBla]

First I want to say that I don't mean to offend anyone here and I don't wish to be ridiculed like the member who complained about Reagan funeral coverage. I just wish to state an opinion.

I've noticed that the flags have remained half down since Reagan's death 2 weeks ago. Isn't this a little much? He may have been a great president but I hate to see George Bush trying to benefit from Reagan's actions. Bush's approval ratings have risen 6% or something like that since Reagan's death. Shouldn't GWB be getting support for what he does, and not what a previous conservative president has done? I believe that leaving the flag down is an obvious way of milking more support for himself, and sleezily using a death to do it. I believe that GWB is almost bringing disrespect upon Reagan for leaving it down this long. It is showing that GWB cares more about his support rather than the death of a great politician. What do you all think?

[RavioliKid]

I have been wondering what the flag etiquette is. Jeff has stated that he is leaving his photo tribute to Reagan up until July 4, which seems like a fitting time.

Will the flags fly at half-staff for a month?

Incidentally, I don't think GWB's popularity spike has anything to do with Reagan's death or with the flags flying at half-staff.

[old3dogg]

Somebody will always benefit from someones death.
I do feel that leaving the flag at half mast for a month is the least we can do to remember a great man as Mr. Reagan.
If GWB gains anything from it than so what?If he didnt dont you think that someone else wont?

[Tobacco Plug]

The US Flag Code calls for the flag to be flown at half mast for thirty days in the event of the death of a past President of the US.

[RavioliKid]

Thanks, Lewis!

Now we know.

[BlaBla]

Thanks Lewis. I apologize for blaming GWB for a sign of respect to a former president.