The “principle” he stood on was that he would only go to war for Elijah Mohammed, leader of the Black Muslims. And not go to war for his country.
Even if that is genuine, and not just a pretext, it is still a revolting “principle.”
Agreed.
BenLurkin:
Please note the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID3-vqADnRY
IN July of 2015, a Muslim terrorist opened fire and shooting 7 people, killing five soldiers. Of the 5, 1 was a Purple Heart Recipient, 1 was an Afghanistan combat vet, and one was shot and killed trying to clear people away from the shooter, they didn’t a flag.
Shirley Temple Black in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s as a top American diplomat, serving as a delegate to the United Nations and ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. She didn’t get a flag.
There is a long list of people worthy of this recognition that were “dissed”. And there were some that didn’t deserve it.
Flying the flag at half-staff is an area of flag etiquette that most people want to make sure they get right. It is also an area for which the road to error is routinely paved with good intentions. With that in mind, we offer this refresher course as the all-important intersection where knowledge meets benevolence.
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.).
But, again, not for a criminal.
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