Are we overusing the tribute of flying flag at half-staff?
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly every day, somewhere in the country, the Stars and Stripes was lowered to half-staff last year in one of the most significant official gestures of mourning and respect, an Associated Press analysis found. Among the hundreds honored were victims of extremist attacks, fallen soldiers, long-serving politicians and such celebrities as baseball legend Yogi Berra. Flags were lowered for a Missouri state official who was running for governor when he killed himself after a radio ad mocked his appearance... Читать дальше...