Just when you think politicians can’t do anything more absurd they top themselves. Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey has ordered flags to fly at half-mast in honor of actor James Gandolfini. Now Mr. Gandolfini might have been a fine man, but come on, he was a TV actor who played a mob thug. The lowering of the flag to half-staff is intended show the respect of the citizens to those who selflessly sacrificed their lives for their country. This honor is usually reserved for soldiers who die in battle, not every elected official or TV star. I guess this is what we should expect in the Kardashian age.
Jeff Osborn
Orange