Yes! Soldiers should be honored.
A celeb will get more press because they’re known by millions. But, why are we equating press coverage with honor? That coverage is simply about ratings. It’s up to us to honor whomever we’d like.
Soldiers aren’t going to be at the top of the list for everyone (that’s a personal choice, isn’t it?), but they’ll still make the list for most.

On the matter of our soldiers, I think about them every single day. I’m guessing that most Americans do. Having stated that, I too am uncomfortable with the idea that they are the most important individuals in our country. They keep us safe when called to do so, but in my day to day life, anyone who uplifts my soul is important to me. Anyone who inspires me to do good and be better is important to me. Anyone making a positive difference in my life is important to me. I’m guessing that we all feel this way.
We are all parts of the whole and should all be honored by each other.
This is what bothers me the most about the flag burning and the criticism of governor Christie, Whitney and the rest of the Houstons . Why do we find it necessary to dishonor others in order to be express our opinions?

Without the lowered flag there has been far more done to remember Houston than for most of the soldiers and most other people. I understand that because she is famous her death has touched more people. This is one of the perks of being famous. But having the flag lowered is one of the perks of actively serving. This should be taken away from them.

As I said, being famous has benefits but there are also negatives. Houston’s family had an entire cemetary closed for an entire day so she can have the honors of a famous person and the privacy of a citizen. Because of this other people were not able to visit their loved ones on their birthday. Maybe this flag burner shouldn’t have taken Houston’s honor away. But Houston’s family should not be taking honors away from others.

I think that a public school teacher does more for American than a soldier.

I think that a fireman does more for America than a soldier.

So, I don’t think people should put soldiers above other people who are of service.

And, being an artist – a singer who expresses thoughts and emotions – is also a service to America.

I do not hate America. But, I hate violence. And, I don’t think people who choose violence as a way of life — either the politicians who call for war, or the soldiers who sign up to fight in the war — are better than artists, or even better than regular people.

You believe honoring soldiers is sexist. Did you forget about the woman fighting for our country? Many pretty and talented people die everyday. Many of them have also brought joy to people. Are you saying that the flags should be kept down everyday?

The flag burner’s son died fighting for his country. Whether or not you personally agree with the countries decision or not is irrelevant. Whitney Houston died from dangerous, most likely illegal drugs that she took for her own pleasure. Gov. Christie should be ashamed of himself For brig so shallow and using our country’s flag to honor someone like this.

Peace,
Kimberly (and Ian)