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Old 02-19-2012, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by skyguy79 View Post
I agree with you that the State Flag would have been more appropriate, but I feel that if his actions were political, I don't feel that they're as political as the mass effort to crucify Christie over it. I also have to say... where were the nay-sayers, if this is such a big deal lack of judgment, when Christie ordered flags lowered for the famous saxophonist Clarence Clemons when he died last year? Nary a word was heard about that was there? Sounds to me like the issue is more about a moment of political opportunity to demonize than a laps of judgment in bestowing an honor!
I had read that Mr. Clemons had passed away. Only after it was said he was with that band did I realize who he was. Didn't see any stories about flags lowered for him. The Governor of NJ wants to lower flags for entertainers, have at it. He and I have different views of who should receive such an honor. He opened the door with Mr. Clemons. Kind of hard to close it for Ms. Houston.