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Will flags be at half staff when the pope dies

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Why the hell would flags be at half staff? At least here in the US.

IE, religious figure vs political figure. Seperation of church and state.
 
Originally posted by: Argo
That's f'ed up. I'm pretty sure they're not trying to get on TV on purpose.
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You're right. If Terri's parents weren't so selfish and looney, this wouldn't even be an issue.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Argo
That's f'ed up. I'm pretty sure they're not trying to get on TV on purpose.
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You're right. If Terri's parents weren't so selfish and looney, this wouldn't even be an issue.
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Is that enough of a reason to wish her to die?
 
no and no. The pope is not an american citizen. I will have a glass of wine in his name. 😛
 
No and NO

Religion is such a showoff ... first Jesus makes a huge show out of his death - he could have died in his sleep ... weaklings need religion ...
 
Hmm the flags were at half staff for the tsunami victims. The Pope is an important international figure, and well the flags are already at half staff, atleast some of them.
 
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
i would say they will be.
Edited: 03/30/2005 at 01:28 AM by nourdmrolNMT1
MIKE
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Replying to Topic: Will flags be at half staff when the pope dies
Created On 03/30/2005 01:27 AM by nourdmrolNMT1

Yes.

http://www.petersonflags.com/half_staff_info.htm

Presidential Proclamation: Honoring the Memory of Pope John Paul II
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

As a mark of respect for His Holiness Pope John Paul II, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the day of his interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty ninth.

GEORGE W. BUSH
 
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/04/20050402-3.html

President Bush Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff in Honor of Pope John Paul II
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America




As a mark of respect for His Holiness Pope John Paul II, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the day of his interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half staff for the same period at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty ninth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
i wish i had flash skills, this would so be something i would create.

2 player too.

MIKE
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DAMNIT!!! :|:|
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HOW THE HELL? no way. the pope doesnt have that many references? of do they just refer to him as "john paul" or "the pope"

hes been around longer too! thats no fvcking fair.

MIKE
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Try John Paul II, much different.
 
why would our flags be half mast? he's not an american citizen and this isn't a national disaster to any country.

edit: I guess we should just fly our flags at half mast year round to make sure we don't miss anyone now eh?
 
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