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Site HostPermalink Reply by Charles Nicholls on February 15, 2012 at 8:00pm

Right or wrong? I don't know. Granted she did a lot of charity type of work or so we were told, but I'm not sure she deserved the same rights as a president that has died. It's probably a touchy subject with some so I will basically leave it at that.

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Allen Worsham on February 15, 2012 at 9:50pm

The Gov is wrong in my opinion.

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CarpenterPermalink Reply by Greg Coleman on February 16, 2012 at 4:22am

When I first heard the the national flag was being lowered in honor of Ms. Houston I believed it was wrong.  However, federal statues allow for a sitting Governor to lower the flag for anyone deemed worthy in that state.  That becomes a states rights issue in my mind and the Governor will have to answer to the people of New Jersey in this case.  Governor Christie has stated that he believes that Ms. Houston has contributed greatly to the advancement of New Jersey and deserves the honor. 

There is a precedent for this type of honor in New Jersey.  Upon Frank Sinatra's death, flags were ordered to half staff.  More recently, Governor Christie ordered the flags lowered for Clarence Clemons of E. Street Band fame.  I don't recall either generating much objection but I wasn't paying much attention.

On national note, In my opinion Ms. Houston preformed the greatest rendition of The National Anthem that I have ever heard.  I don't believe you should have the flag lowered to half staff for singing a song but I will submit that she inspired millions with her performance on that particular super bowl Sunday.  I know I got chills when I heard it.  I still get chills when I hear it today.

All of the above is my personal opinion.  It is worth ever penny you paid for it.

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Site AdminPermalink Reply by John Morris on February 16, 2012 at 4:31am

The best anthem ever sung! Hey Greg, have you ever seen these young ladies!!! You could hear a pin drop

Not to mention Mrs Houstons performance at the 1991 Superbowl was also lip synced!

Just given ya a hard time Greg, but the lip synced part is true. I was disappointed too.

Greg Coleman said:

On national note, In my opinion Ms. Houston preformed the greatest rendition of The National Anthem that I have ever heard.

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JourneymanPermalink Reply by Cliff on February 21, 2012 at 4:02pm

I thought it was a tad excessive  - - at first

But after contemplating that one of the factors of the state is a huge minority black population of urban  poor,  it seemed liker a cheap easy way to put a gesture out there that cost the state not one thin  dime and  might cultivate some good will.

Maybe.

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Site HostPermalink Reply by Ron Dudelston on February 21, 2012 at 6:54pm

Hmmmm, maybe right Cliff.

Cliff R said:

I thought it was a tad excessive  - - at first

But after contemplating that one of the factors of the state is a huge minority black population of urban  poor,  it seemed liker a cheap easy way to put a gesture out there that cost the state not one thin  dime and  might cultivate some good will.

Maybe.

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Gene Howe on February 22, 2012 at 6:57am

As Greg rightly observed, it's a state's rights issue.

I wouldn't have lowered the flag, but I wouldn't want to be a governor, either.

Now, if the president had ordered it, I'd really be pissed!

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JourneymanPermalink Reply by Cliff on February 24, 2012 at 12:33pm

Now, if the president had ordered it, I'd really be pissed!

Should we be upset if the president apologized to a pack of  ignorant fifth century  flea infested murderous rabble over the accidental disposal of a  lousy book in a faraway land?

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Gene Howe on February 24, 2012 at 1:45pm

Cliff,

I've been pissed since 11/08! 

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