Disrespecting President Carter.

Raising flags to full staff on Inauguration Day undermines the mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter, who embodied sincere public service. This symbolic gesture contradicts honoring Carter's legacy of kindness, humility, and continued service after leaving office. The decision diminishes respect for democratic traditions like the smooth transition of power. Reinstating the half-staff order until the end of Carter's mourning period would uphold our shared values and collective gratitude for his lifelong dedication. Preserving these ceremonial protocols strengthens faith in our institutions, regardless of partisan affiliations. Traditions transcending political divisions deserve reverence during this solemn occasion.