Driving around today, I have been frustrated and saddened by the number of businesses that have NOT lowered their American flags to half staff to show respect at the passing of President Reagan. This is not simply tradition, but required by Federal law.
I understand that places closed over the weekend might not send someone to lower a flag left flying on Friday. I figure they get a pass until tomorrow.
In an ironic twist, the most frequent offender here appears to be McDonald's. When their CEO, Jim Cantalupo, passed away in April, many McDonald's franchisers had the nerve/ ignorance to lower their American flags in his honor. Somehow they don't seem to have the same courtesy or respect for the former President of our country.
I ask that each of you keep an eye out for flags at half staff over the next 30 days.
If you see a flag not properly displayed at half staff through July 4, please take a minute to ask the manager "WHY?".
Sadly, be prepared to receive a blank stare in reply
Lack of respect or just plain stupid?
Threaded Mode