What did it cost the American tax payers for Ford's funeral? I know this answer is gonna get me mad...
2007-01-29 06:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by camaro46368 4 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
The expense was picked up by private donations. Why would it make you angry? (just curious)
He served on active duty in Europe during WW2, elected to Congress for 44 years by the people of Michigan, then assumed the office of VP following a scandal, & then Pres after more scandal.
Gerald Ford served America proudly for over 50 years!! Is a state funeral offensive after a man commits so much of his life to serving the country he loved so dearly?
His pardon of Nixon, while extraordinarily controversial at the time( to me also), was exactly what this country needed to begin healing & affect a full recover from Watergate & Viet Nam
A State funeral was a small show of respect based upon his life of service to America, don't you think?
2007-01-31 20:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by SantaBud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He WAS a world leader. As President, propriety demands a state funeral, and he deserves his place in history and a proper send off. Your bank steals more money from it's depositors in one month, than the cost of Gerald Ford's service. So let the man have his due, laid to rest with past presidents, and worry about things you actually have control over. Things you can affect. Enjoy being alive and kicking up your heals. Life is a journey, so enjoy it.
2007-02-02 06:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by maude_438 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be small when compared to Clinton's Funeral. They are going to have the NYC Radio Station Rockettes and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders performing. They will also have a bunch of Hollywood liberals fly in on AF#1 with their staff. The honor guard will be doing close order drill with 3.5 foot cigars instead of rifles, and the horses will be replaced with llamas and camels. They will also be providing room, board, and transportation for the hare Krishna chanters, and Tibetan tumblers. Don't forget the cleanup too.
2007-01-29 10:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know for sure about Ford, but I think that when Reagan died, there were private sponsors through the Reagan Library for the funeral. I would imagine that there were some donors for Ford, too.
2007-01-29 06:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on the state or locality. some colleges will resume on January 2, regardless. some are on Christmas smash via this week. some colleges might genuinely call off on Jan. 2 as a sort of admire--besides the reality that few public colleges could have that forethought, anyhow.
2016-11-28 03:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋