Olive Branch, Mississippi Mayor Ken Adams has issued a statement explaining his decision not to lower the American flag to half-staff for Dolly Parton. In the statement, he says Parton was a great person who brought happiness to millions, but that he believes lowering the flag should be reserved for military heroes, fallen first responders, presidents, and events with a tremendous impact on the country. He also cites Mississippi's Home Rule doctrine, arguing that local governments have the ability to use their own judgment on these decisions rather than simply following state or federal leaders.
Like, I feel you man, lowering the flag every time a famous person dies...it devalues the gesture.
So I get it.
But of all fucking people to use as an example, he chose Saint Dolly.
Nah man. That ain't right.
This mofo is gonna forget all about the honor being for military heroes and mass civilian casualty events (like 9/11) the moment that that draft-dodging fuck Agent Orange finally kicks the bucket. I guarantee it.
