Why isn't our flag flying at half staff for the Americans that are dying in Iraq yet it is flying half staff

Question

for theV Tech killings

Answer 1

FLYING THE FLAG AT HALF-STAFF: The pertinent section of the Flag Code says, "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 possesion, 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 orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law.

In the event of the death 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 code also includes other related details including the specific length of time during which the flag should be displayed at half-staff, in the event of the death of a "principal figure"(e.g., 30 days for the death of a sitting or former President, 10 days for the death of a sitting Vice-President,etc.).

As far as fallen soldiers are concerned, the flag is flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.

Good question and I see your point, certainly.

Answer 2

Hi,

It's called supporting bush's illegal occupation of Iraq. If anyone complains, they are labeled as not supporting the troops. . . . . go figure!

Excellent question,

Darryl S.

Answer 3

Bebe, GREAT question!

People have their priorities back-assward. That happens when there's a collective idiocy. It appears that you are one of the few who think for themselves and see the insanity that goes on in this country.

What's more important--Someone who dies for our country and its ideals or someone who dies in the country?

Answer 4

because people see it on tv, they act like they were personally affected by this, which is a joke, they don't know any of the victims or their families, they weren't at the scene, they will just go on living their lives as they have been.

Answer 5

I don't know.

I doubt there were any military veterans in the VT situation.

Answer 6

There is a differance between homeland woes and our military.