[daca55]

I think Whitney Houston was a great singer but I think the Governor of NJ made a mistake when he declared that all flags will be at half mast in honor of her passing. I always equated flags at half mast to honor someone who did something special for this country like a military person who dies for his country or the people who died on 911. Being a great singer ....well I don't get it and I don't think it's right. Just wondering if it is just me who thinks this way.

DACA

[The Village Girl]

I don't get it either.


Susan O'Connor:
"Evidently Whitney Houston died. In bigger news, 28 US Soldiers have died in Afghanistan this year. Maybe you could add them to your status too?"

2-07-2012 US Sutton, Billy A. Sergeant 1st Class 42
2-03-2012 US Hildner, Terence J. Brigadier General 49
2-01-2012 US Dycus, Edward J. Lance Corporal 22
1-31-2012 US Stacey, William C. Sergeant 23
1-22-2012 US Pairsh, Joshua C. Captain 29
1-21-2012 US Singer, Christopher G. Corporal 23
1-20-2012 US Riddick, Travis Master Sergeant 40
1-20-2012 US Reinhard, Kevin Corporal 25
1-20-2012 US Bartle, Daniel B. Captain 27
1-20-2012 US Stites, Jesse W. Corporal 23
1-20-2012 US McHone, Nathan R. Captain 29
1-20-2012 US Logan, Joseph D. Corporal 22
1-18-2012 US McGeath, Phillip D. Corporal 25
1-18-2012 US Benson, Keith D. Specialist 27
1-15-2012 US Wise, Benjamin B. Seaman 34
1-15-2012 US Cochran, Kenneth E. Lance Corporal 20
1-15-2012 US Bateman, Jon-Luke Corporal 22
1-11-2012 US Turner, Neil I. Private (Trooper) 21
1-10-2012 US Pyron, Michael W. Private 1st Class 30
1-08-2012 US Napier, Dustin P. Private 1st Class 20
1-06-2012 US Metzger, Jonathan M. Staff Sergeant 32
1-06-2012 US Leonhardt, Brian J. Specialist 21
1-06-2012 US Tauteris Jr., Robert J. Specialist 44
1-06-2012 US Patterson, Christopher A. Specialist 20
1-06-2012 US Seidler, Matthew R. Airman 1st Class 24
1-05-2012 US Bell, Bryan R. Senior Airman 23
1-05-2012 US Schwartz, Matthew S. Technical Sergeant 34
1-02-2012 US Regelin, Chad R. Petty Officer 1st Class 24

[justanormalgirl]

I don't get it either......

[skyc6]

I completely do not understand why we are honoring a wonderful singer, who lived and raised a child in an abusive home, was an addict, and died very likely from an overdose. Frankly, she was an incredibly poor role model for her child and all other young people.
Those war casualities are the true heroes!

[ilovetv]

I don't like it....... and I get it:

Hollywood runs this superficial society to get all eyes turned onto IT, while people of substance who sacrifice for our nation's freedoms are disregarded.

[tainsley]

Originally Posted by daca55

I think Whitney Houston was a great singer but I think the Governor of NJ made a mistake when he declared that all flags will be at half mast in honor of her passing. I always equated flags at half mast to honor someone who did something special for this country like a military person who dies for his country or the people who died on 911. Being a great singer ....well I don't get it and I don't think it's right. Just wondering if it is just me who thinks this way.

DACA

I couldn't agree with you more! No doubt she was a great singer but...sometimes I wonder about the Govenor!

[daca55]

Originally Posted by skyc6

I completely do not understand why we are honoring a wonderful singer, who lived and raised a child in an abusive home, was an addict, and died very likely from an overdose. Frankly, she was an incredibly poor role model for her child and all other young people.
Those war casualities are the true heroes!

[skip0358]

What's next ? Maybe we should mint some money with her on it. ENOUGH ALREADY!!!

[Mikeod]

Another politician pandering to voters and showing disrespect to those who deserve the honor . Sadly, it's not new.

[skyc6]

You are so right.

[coralway]

NJ Assembly AND Senate will - or maybe already have - passed the same sex marriage bill - which Christie has said doesn't matter because he will veto it.

Flying the flag as half mast for Houston is just another Republican governor pandering for votes.

The real question is, why is anyone surprised?

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by mikeod

Another politician pandering to voters and showing disrespect to those who deserve the honor . Sadly, it's not new.

Originally Posted by coralway

NJ Assembly AND Senate will - or maybe already have - passed the same sex marriage bill - which Christie has said doesn't matter because he will veto it.

Flying the flag as half mast for Houston is just another Republican governor pandering for votes.

The real question is, why is anyone surprised?

i can assure you - gov christie is running for vice president! pandering is his specialty when he's not acting like a bully! jmho, of course!

[skyc6]

Same sex marriage and honoring a drug addict are not in the same category. JMHO

[katezbox]

Why must it be either or.... ? EITHER we honor vets OR we honor Whitney Houston.... Let's not judge her - it's not our job...

We can be thankful for the brave men and women who died in the line of duty AND we can be sad for the loss of one of the most beautiful voices of our time...

[The Village Girl]

New York City will not honor the vets in the war but will give a parade for the winning team in the Superbowl.

Lower the flag for a celeb? We might as well just fly them at half mast for every celeb!

This isn't about Whitney, this is about priorities! We now look up to people who's jobs are to sing and play games and ignore the people who are fighting for us.

Yes...Why is it an either, or? I ask the same question.