The U. S. Flag Code must be updated to end its abuse for political aims.  Over the past couple decades, we’ve seen our nation’s flag flown at half-staff on almost a weekly basis.   Often, we don’t know why.  This much is certain:  flying the flag at half-staff so often diminishes the gesture.  

An honor once reserved for those who have given their last full measure of devotion to the United States of America, is now given to non U.S. citizens, low-level government officials, victims of criminal acts (including terrorism) and anyone else an elected official feels might gain them re-election points. 

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The solution is to re-write Title 4, Section 7, paragraph (m) to define an alternate way to honor citizens of fine repute at their passing.  The following language is proposed: 

The U. S. flag will be flown at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day only. This will be done to honor all those members of our armed forces who have fallen in defense of their nation. On all other days, public officials at any level, as well as private citizens, may honor the passing of Americans of fine repute by the following procedure. As the flag is raised, it may be paused at half-staff for a period sufficient to allow those present to render an appropriate tribute.  The flag will then be briskly raised to full staff and secured for the day.