Flying Flag at half mast as respect

bullock

This is an interesting topic I heard this morning. As a mark of respect to what Happened in Londom yesterday .... Should we fly our flag at half mast??

We did it when tradgey struck in New York in 2001.

c - 13

If its any help i just checked the flags outside our place and they're all at full mast.

bullock

But I am asking should we? Not that they are.

seamus

Of course, why not? Probably better to wait until a final death toll is decided upon though, and have a minutes' silence, as well as the flags at half mast.

damien

Absolutely. Ireland has a hell of a lot of links with London and there is a very large Irish population in that City.

Orion

Just looked out the office window at the Custom House in Dublin - the flags are at half-mast.

seamus

damien.m wrote:

Absolutely. Ireland has a hell of a lot of links with London and there is a very large Irish population in that City.

I'd be extremely surprised if some of the dead aren't Irish.

Board@Work

They did it for the death of princess di who had nothing to do with this country so why not for a far more tragic event like yesterday..

I would be quite annoyed if they don't

They will probably wait until the UK has a day of mourning like we did for sept 11th

MooShop

yes we definitely should, why have some people said "Maybe just this once" in the poll?? Its a tragic event and we should all have sympathy for the people who died and their families

civdef

Useful guide to flag protocol:

http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/attached_files/Pdf%20files/The%20National%20Flag.pdf

Judes

A tragic event occured yesterday. London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world - therefore, most of the world has been affected! How many of us moved there pre-Celtic Tiger days, for employment - and London became our home too! There should be no polling as to whether or not to lower our flag - our neighbouring country deserves that respect and a bit of solidarity from us.

amerden

Judes,

I whole heartily agree with you, well said

Snickers Man

civdef wrote:

Useful guide to flag protocol:

http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/attached_files/Pdf%20files/The%20National%20Flag.pdf

From said document:

22 The National Flag is frequently flown at half-mast on the death of a national or international figure on all prominent government buildings equipped with a flag pole. The death of a prominent local figure may be marked locally by the National Flag being flown at half-mast.

Doesn't say anything about tragedies befalling citizens of this or other countries.

I think the key thing about something like official recognition is to have a policy in place about which there is no argument.

There doesn't seem to be a protocol in place for expressing sympathy with neighbouring countries for disasters that befall them. I'm not saying there shouldn't be one; just that there isn't one.

nlgbbbblth

MooShop wrote:

yes we definitely should, why have some people said "Maybe just this once" in the poll?? Its a tragic event and we should all have sympathy for the people who died and their families

In my opinion the flag should be lowered. I have friends and family in London and have spent many happy times there.
My heart goes out to all the people who have lost loved ones and I hope the loser perpetrators are brought to justice.

The "Maybe just this once" option is offensive.

Although I can see a number of people who would chose it or the "No" option. After all don't lots of Irish people hate the English? :rolleyes: Go into a pub when England are playing a game and see the vitriol being directed against them. The moaners who bitch about Henman winning, the idiots who gripe about 1966. We are constantly being reminded of 800 years by some - what are their feelings on the bombings? Are they happy?

Mossy Monk

nlgbbbblth wrote:

Are they happy?

dont be an idiot, you'll feel better for it

Libero

Weeks ban, presumably???

nlgbbbblth

Libero wrote:

Weeks ban, presumably???

on what grounds, exactly?

go back and read the post again

Libero

I was poking fun at the moderator calling you an idiot. They are normally quite quick to ban people who sling around personal insults rather than engage with the topic.

I actually agree with your own post and note that many Irish 'republicans' are very quick to buy into the whole George Galloway school of thought (if one can apply such a label, but you know what I mean). Part of this is consistent with having a left-wing outlook, part of it is clearly driven by general anti-Englishness.

Mind you I also lived in London and love it when their darling Timmy Henman gets thrashed every year. It's nearly as funny as watching the English soccer team lose on penalties.

nlgbbbblth

Libero wrote:

I was poking fun at the moderator calling you an idiot. They are normally quite quick to ban people who sling around personal insults rather than engage with the topic.

I actually agree with your own post and note that many Irish 'republicans' are very quick to buy into the whole George Galloway school of thought (if one can apply such a label, but you know what I mean). Part of this is consistent with having a left-wing outlook, part of it is clearly driven by general anti-Englishness.

Mind you I also lived in London and love it when their darling Timmy Henman gets thrashed every year. It's nearly as funny as watching the English soccer team lose on penalties.

Apologies for misinterpreting you.

If Mossy Monk wants to call me an idiot then so be it.

My point, while crudely put and obviously exaggerated, is primarily concerned with the hypocritical attitudes that Irish people have towards England.

Although you have to wonder when you look at
(1) http://u.tv/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=62405&pt=n
and
(2) Martin Ferris' comments on Kerry Radio yesterday in which he said it was wrong to compare the London bombers to the IRA. (as reported in today's Irish Independent - I did not hear the broadcast)

BossArky

Flag should be lowered at half mast as a mark of respect and sorrow for those who died. Totally offensive to suggest "just this once".