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In reply to the discussion: Im curious. Does anyone have a problem with [View all]WillowTree
(5,325 posts)13. Not "lying in state". Lying in honor. It's done rarely, but it has been done before.
I have way bigger things to be concerned about.
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MLK Jr. wasn't trying to convince people to share his delusions. He was fighting for equality
50 Shades Of Blue
Feb 2018
#18
It bothers me because it's outright state support for a creepy religious figure I despise.
50 Shades Of Blue
Feb 2018
#24
If he was lying in state in some hillbilly church in North Carolina, I wouldn't have a problem
Aristus
Feb 2018
#4
yes. Totally inappropriate but given the current crew of griters in the exec not a bit surprising.
mulsh
Feb 2018
#8
I just giggle because I know he's not in the clouds in a mansion of gold or whatever else
NightWatcher
Feb 2018
#9
Not "lying in state". Lying in honor. It's done rarely, but it has been done before.
WillowTree
Feb 2018
#13
At least it's not like he'll be impeding congress from getting work done.
Gidney N Cloyd
Feb 2018
#20
Yes and he had a military escort. I'm getting sick of seeing journalists call him
octoberlib
Feb 2018
#23