2025-01-13 18:54:18
This order violates Section 7 of the United States Flag Code, which requires that all flags across the country must fly at half-staff during the 30-day period following a former president's death. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(29-0-25) Author
2025-01-13 19:41:39
The United States Flag Code itself does not specify the period of time to display a flag at half staff for a president. Rather Executive Order 3044 stipulates “as a guide” that a flag should be half mast for 30 days following the death. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-2-7) Author
2025-01-13 19:42:38
NNN - The governor of Texas is stating what he's going to do. Go to the comment section to complain. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(5-0-7) Author
2025-01-13 19:59:02
The flag law that is linked specifically mentions federal buildings. Gov. Abbott has ordered the flags of state buildings be flown at full staff. The note is incorrect that the governor is violating the law. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(8-1-6) Author
2025-01-13 20:05:55
Code applies to Federal facilities not state or non federal entities. The code is considered only “guidelines”. Our opinion on Abbots choice is not relevant. If we go after this then some Pride flags are considered mutilation to the flag per Part III, §3. [Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-1-6) Author
2025-01-13 20:06:38
NNN - It is not required that a state government should follow flag codes. Flag codes are not mandatory and flag codes use non-binding language like "should". [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(14-1-8) Author
2025-01-14 04:54:26
NNN- While you may disagree with the Governor's decision it does not violate what the proposed CN states it does. Put personal opinions in the comments. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-2) Author
2025-01-14 07:00:39
Federal law requires the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of a president or former president. 4 U.S. Code § 7(m) [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-6) Author