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In reply to the discussion: Is it appropriate for flags in NJ to be flown at half-staff in memory of James Gandolfini? [View all]graham4anything
(11,464 posts)4. Yes. and at all times, practice wellness.
It is a major, major loss for the state, which has gone through so much in the last year.
We should all take stock and think about wellness
This was a preventable death yet some want to make fun of those who want wellness(which should be anyone).
Things one overindulges when they are 20 or 30 catches up when you hit 50 and this is stark proof of that.
One minute one is here, the next gone, and yet people make fun of say attempting to rid 48 ounce sodas with a free 48 ounce refill and a bucket of popcorn with icky sticky nauseating butter in it.
Wellness.
As summer is here and people go to the beach also don't forget the sunscreen and generously reapply it, especially if one comes out of the water.
And careful on the fried foods too.
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Is it appropriate for flags in NJ to be flown at half-staff in memory of James Gandolfini? [View all]
Nye Bevan
Jun 2013
OP
yes. i think it is. acting is a form of art, and artists should be honored
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2013
#3
Technically, I don't think Christie has the authority since Gandolfini doesn't meet the criteria.
Gidney N Cloyd
Jun 2013
#7
Imo it cheapens the gesture. Don't consider this actor an iconoc figure in the slightest.
MotherPetrie
Jun 2013
#11
The flag code carries no force of law, no punishment, no nada. It's a recommendation.
MADem
Jun 2013
#30
I think it's appropriate. He was a native son who supported the troops in tangible ways.
MADem
Jun 2013
#37
lots of people have supported the troops in various ways. the only thing different about
HiPointDem
Jun 2013
#42
"Lots of people" haven't funded and produced films that discuss PTSD and traumatic brain injury.
MADem
Jun 2013
#61
The (completely unenforced, with no penalties for unenforcement) flag code has very strict rules
MADem
Jun 2013
#38
There is a section of the Flag Code that "allows" Governors to lower it for soldiers on active duty
MADem
Jun 2013
#60
This is a common thing for native sons and daughters. Gandolfini's appeal crosses party lines.
MADem
Jun 2013
#26
He was born in NJ, five minutes (well, maybe 10) from where I'm typing this. n/t
Benton D Struckcheon
Jun 2013
#36
He's a native son who had a successful and accomplished life. Why not honor him? n/t
Cleita
Jun 2013
#39
Local boy made good, I guess. I didn't much care for the man...he's just an actor.
Honeycombe8
Jun 2013
#65
I suppose. But it's not a big surprise, is it? Considering his health. He was obviously unhealthy.
Honeycombe8
Jun 2013
#72
No, it's both the US and the NJ flags. Read Christie's proclamation in the OP.
Nye Bevan
Jun 2013
#71