OT: why are flags not at half mast?

[TheGoat73]

was wondering tonight why flags haven't gone to half mast. Is this an oversight by the govt. or does protocol not allow it? Anyone have an explanation?

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

was wondering tonight why flags haven't gone to half mast. Is this an oversight by the govt. or does protocol not allow it? Anyone have an explanation?

You know that is a good question and I have not even thought of that.

Oh and for anyone posting in followup...let me please remind people to not turn this into a political thread.

 

[Garland powerplay]

They would have to remain there constantly since we've had nothing but tragedy & war for 4 or 5 years now.

 

[Badattitude]

Because we do not know the exact toll of the dead