Chris Christie’s poor decision

Chris Christie orders flags flown at half-staff to honor singer Whitney Houston.

Phyllis McGeath’s son Phillip, who was a Marine, was killed in Afghanistan four weeks ago. In order to honor him, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ordered flags to be flown at half-staff. Recently, Christie also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for pop singer Whitney Houston. The same honor for a Marine killed in the line of duty while serving his country, and a washed-up, drug-addicted pop singer. Something’s wrong here.

Ms. McGeath was understandably upset by the similar honor:

“Nothing against Ms. Houston because she was a beautiful singer and I was a fan for years,” McGeath said.

But, “It was like putting them on the same level. And I know how my son lived. And I know through the media how Ms. Houston lived,” she said

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Decorated World War II veteran pressured to remove flag

Colonel Van Barfoot is a 90 year-old World War II veteran who some believe to be the most decorated soldier in the nation. Unfortunately, some of his neighbors have a problem with a flag pole in his front yard. The home owner’s association permits flags, but seems to be rather vague in how they are allowed to be displayed. Some neighbors have small flags displayed on their porch, but Colonel Van Barfoot feels this is an inappropriate way to display the U.S. flag. It’s hard to believe someone could be so opposed to a decorated World War II veteran’s flag.