The American flag is frequently flown at half mast from certain public buildings. This is clearly done to express official observance of an individual or event. Why should this observance be kept secret from the public? Effectively it is - have you ever asked, "Why is the flag at half mast?" and received an unsatisfactory reply? And what of those who are curious but don't know who to ask?
I have no immediate solution to offer, but it seems to me the lack of public awareness when a flag is flown at half mast symbolizes the weakness of the interaction between government and the people.
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