Boehner wion't allow last American WWI vet to lie in state in U.S. Capitol rotunda

Torvald Von Mansee · 03-04-11, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tater

What a biased subject you wrote.

Did you read what you posted, or do you rely on the fact that people read headlines, and not body text?

The article linked to states that the Speaker AND the Majority Leader of the Senate (Reid) decided together that Arlington was the more appropriate venue.

But Boehner spokesman Michael Steel said that no legislation has been blocked, and said that Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Reid decided that Arlington National Cemetery is a more appropriate venue.

You were saying??

tater · 03-04-11, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Torvald Von Mansee

But Boehner spokesman Michael Steel said that no legislation has been blocked, and said that Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Reid decided that Arlington National Cemetery is a more appropriate venue.

You were saying??

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But on Thursday, Rockefeller released a statement expressing disappointment that the legislation had been blocked by House Speaker John Boehner.

So a Republican spokesman is not to be believed, but a Democrat IS to be believed without question. Gotcha.

tater · 03-04-11, 11:11 PM

Hey, explain how it is that SENATOR Rockefeller was blocked in the HOUSE, exactly.

Oh, wait, there has been no bill introduced int he HOUSE yet, but one is apparently pending MONDAY.

August · 03-05-11, 08:13 AM

MSDP - (More Stupid Democrat Propaganda)

Weiss Pinguin · 03-06-11, 07:11 PM

Apparently Mr. Buckles' daughter is joining in: Last U.S. WWI vet's daughter urges Capitol honor

Personally, I have to ask: Why? Just because he was the last American WWI vet to die? Because he worked hard to ensure veterans' efforts are recognized? I mean no disrespect to Mr. Buckles and his service and sacrifices, but many other veterans made the same service and sacrifices, and many others worked to ensure veterans are given proper recognition and assistance.

I really do admire the man and his service, but is it any less honorable for him to be laid to rest at Arlington? (not that anyone is really saying that) BUT having said that, I am not against his casket being displayed in the Rotunda.

Anyway, I dunno, just my thoughts on it.

Platapus · 03-06-11, 07:40 PM

And was the second or third oldest WWI American vet also laid in State at the capitol? I don't think so.

Just because he was the last survivor does not necessarily make him a hero.

Now, if during his service he received medals of heroism, then I think he should be lain in state.

But to justify such an honour simply because he lived longer that the other vets?

Think of all the other heroes that have not been lain in state at the capitol.

I think the memorial they are planning at Arlington is quite sufficient.

Are people claiming that being honored at Arlington is no longer special?

August · 03-06-11, 09:04 PM

I have no problem with having the last veteran of a war honored when he passes on. Buckles death does mark the final passing of a generation. We now live in a country where the Great War has passed beyond living memory. That is worth taking special note I'd think.

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tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Hey, explain how it is that SENATOR Rockefeller was blocked in the HOUSE, exactly. Oh, wait, there has been no bill introduced int he HOUSE yet, but one is apparently pending MONDAY. __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine

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Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Apparently Mr. Buckles' daughter is joining in: Last U.S. WWI vet's daughter urges Capitol honor Personally, I have to ask: Why? Just because he was the last American WWI vet to die? Because he worked hard to ensure veterans' efforts are recognized? I mean no disrespect to Mr. Buckles and his service and sacrifices, but many other veterans made the same service and sacrifices, and many others worked to ensure veterans are given proper recognition and assistance. I really do admire the man and his service, but is it any less honorable for him to be laid to rest at Arlington? (not that anyone is really saying that) BUT having said that, I am not against his casket being displayed in the Rotunda. Anyway, I dunno, just my thoughts on it. __________________

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,379 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	And was the second or third oldest WWI American vet also laid in State at the capitol? I don't think so. Just because he was the last survivor does not necessarily make him a hero. Now, if during his service he received medals of heroism, then I think he should be lain in state. But to justify such an honour simply because he lived longer that the other vets? Think of all the other heroes that have not been lain in state at the capitol. I think the memorial they are planning at Arlington is quite sufficient. Are people claiming that being honored at Arlington is no longer special? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-06-11, 09:04 PM	#7
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,216 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have no problem with having the last veteran of a war honored when he passes on. Buckles death does mark the final passing of a generation. We now live in a country where the Great War has passed beyond living memory. That is worth taking special note I'd think. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.