City officials in Bullhead City, Arizona, are in hot water with that town’s military veterans over an “eternal” flame. The question seems to be whether to make the flame “eternal” or only “occasional.” And I am sensitive to both sides here.  On the one side is the principle of honor where honor is due; on the other is the matter of fiscal responsibility in these challenging days needs attention. Here’s the story, according to the Mohave Valley Daily News.

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