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RML Hoos

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Do you have to be a government employee to serve the nation?


Many would say he was someone who had an incredible impact and served the nation in many ways.

I get exactly what you are saying, lying in honor in the Capital should not be something that is done often or lightly. I wouldn't have a problem if the restriction was only those who served in military or president or congress. But that has not been the limit and I think there is something very small r republican about that. Americans who had a great, positive impact on this country are considered reguardless of their office or the precise way they served. It isn't just about those who took hold of political power or were great military leaders, but any American who served this country - whether in an official capacity or not.

(In response to this post by Seattle .Hoo)

Posted: 02/22/2018 at 8:32PM



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Billy Graham to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol -- Lupos 02/22/2018 4:28PM
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  Maybe I'm being an ass...but why him?** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/22/2018 4:31PM
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