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02-17-2012, 01:24 PM
Flag Flap
New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie is strongly defending his decision to have flags at state government buildings fly at half-staff Saturday for Whitney Houston's funeral.
Christie says while the singer who battled drug abuse may not be a role model she was a cultural icon who hailed from the Garden State.
Critics say such honors should be reserved for the military, first responders, and public officials.
One tweeted -- quote -- "Shame on you for ordering our flag to be flown half-(staff) for a singer who od'd!"
Others supported the decision -- quote -- "She brought global attention to New Jersey so it's an absolutely appropriate thing to do."
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/special-report/2012/02/16/grapevine-half-staff-flags-whitney-houston-jersey#ixzz1mfUgsbSF
New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie is strongly defending his decision to have flags at state government buildings fly at half-staff Saturday for Whitney Houston's funeral.
Christie says while the singer who battled drug abuse may not be a role model she was a cultural icon who hailed from the Garden State.
Critics say such honors should be reserved for the military, first responders, and public officials.
One tweeted -- quote -- "Shame on you for ordering our flag to be flown half-(staff) for a singer who od'd!"
Others supported the decision -- quote -- "She brought global attention to New Jersey so it's an absolutely appropriate thing to do."
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/special-report/2012/02/16/grapevine-half-staff-flags-whitney-houston-jersey#ixzz1mfUgsbSF