Have we any perspective about what calls for that?
I believe Maryland can still choose to do that with its own banner.
Unfortunately not. It’s a touchy feely requirement rather than a show of respect for exceptional people.
“I believe Maryland can still choose to do that with its own banner.”
We (Maryland) had an idiot governor a while back who had the state flag flown at half mast every time someone was shot to death. Baltimordor made sure that happened a lot.