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Old 06-13-2016, 10:37 AM
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Please correct me if I am wrong. My understanding is that the edict to lower the flag is specific to governmental organizations. President Obama was specific in the listing of facilities to which his order applied. Presidential Proclamation -- Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Orlando, Florida | whitehouse.gov
Similarly a governor can order state facilities to comply. Private citizens are not required to follow although many will out of respect for the event which occurred. However, my point is that if you fly your flag in a normal manner, you are not in violation of any regulation. So if you wish to display a flag and you cannot lower it, fly away. half or full staff.