New Jersey governor criticized for flying flag at half mast for Whitney Houston
February 16, 2012 at 9:48 AM by AHN · 2 Comments
Newark, NJ, United States (AHN) – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has irked a great many people with his decision to fly flags on government state buildings at half-staff Saturday in honor of Whitney Houston.
The singer’s funeral services will be held in Newark Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, the same church were Houston first showcased her powerful voice and undeniable talent.
Critics were vocal on social media sites arguing that the flag tradition should be reserved for members of the military, and that it is wrong to honor a drug addict. Houston’s battles with addictions are no secret. Prescription medication and alcohol are believed to be the cause of her death, although the official cause of death has not yet been made public.
Christie said Wednesday that he rejects complaints that Houston “forfeited the good things that she did” because of drugs, and stands by his decision to honor Houston, a native and favored Jersey girl.
Houston’s funeral will be a private, invitation only service, but it will be streamed online for fans.
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Obviously its Christi’s abuse of power. This is a guy who uses tax dollars to take the state helicopter to his son’s soccer game. Plus tried to get the Jersey Show MTV reality show taken off tv. But he gives high honor to an admitted cocaine drug user dead from abuse of drugs and alcohol.
Where does it indicate that it’s permissable to honor dope diva’s when she OD’s?
United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10 §175. Position and manner of display…
The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff. By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law. In the event of the death of a present or former official of the government of any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the Governor of that State, territory, or possession may proclaim that the National flag shall be flown at half-staff. The flag shall be flown at half-staff thirty days from the death of the President or a former President; ten days from the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; from the day of death until interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.