She can ONLY be defined as a person that battled drugs, alcohol and so sought treatment for?
Is Rush identified only as a person who misused prescription drugs, used a housekeeper to score, but sought treatment via Rehab in NY? Bush abused alcohol and was arrested for driving under the influence. He admitted to substance abuse aka alcohol. Bush stopped drinking, he said in the late 80's and took up Bible study. Newt had a problem being faithful to his wives as did Clinton to Hillary and perhaps even Herman Cain as he has never disputed the last accusation. You can have addictions in many ways.
People can battle addictions, but that does not mean they do not do good for others from which society can benefit?
The Houston foundation as been in effect for over 10 years now and have benefited "the kids" At the Service for Ms Houston, charitable donations were given in lieu of flowers for "the kids".
Benedict Arnold--Now I have heard it all....GMAB~ then they all must be traitors under your definition thereof. She supported the Armed Forces, she was never vocal against our troops in the negative.
This was One State and a city-Newark remembered a famous of figure of their own. She is rated with Bill Cosby in the top 3 of Black celebrities who rose to the top highly established in their their respective careers.
As I stated the law in some states allows for a person outside of a fallen soldier, a government official etc to have the flag lowered to half staff in memory of a person who was from Newark, NJ.
Whitney singing the National Anthem is one of the best I have ever heard.
How many people here even fly a flag outside their home??
BA GMAB
You missed the point which was the last line professor.
As you said, people need to "give it a rest." She is in God's hands now. Show respect to her family. Let her rest in peace.
How many people fly a flag outside their home that is a school or 'sports team' - but never fly, an American flag?
Not that it matters; no sense challenging someone's patriotism because of their position on Christie' decision - or whether they fly a flag or not.
(So; whatever. . .this poster does not agree with Christie's decision; and does fly daily; an America flag outside home.)