Olive Branch, Mississippi Mayor Ken Adams has issued a statement explaining his decision not to lower the American flag to half-staff for Dolly Parton. In the statement, he says Parton was a great person who brought happiness to millions, but that he believes lowering the flag should be reserved for military heroes, fallen first responders, presidents, and events with a tremendous impact on the country. He also cites Mississippi’s Home Rule doctrine, arguing that local governments have the ability to use their own judgment on these decisions rather than simply following state or federal leaders.
Can I ask why everyone seems to love dolly? Like, I am not into that kind of music, I know nothing of her besides for her having outrageously large implants, which I consider in bad taste. All implants are in bad taste but these huge ones especially.
Dolly Parton was a major philanthropist, she did a lot of work in children’s literacy.
For me? Mostly that she was a caring, compassionate, human and she spearheaded a foundation to give free books to kids. https://imaginationlibrary.com/
I don’t particularly like her music either but I’ve never heard a bad thing about her… But lots of good she did. Which is saying something and I personally find most “famous” people to be shit bags.
Edit : I also love her quote “it costs a lot of money to look this cheap”
There are lots of reasons people love her for who she was as a person, from her genuine compassion to her “be true to yourself” attitude. If you’re looking for other more tangible positive influences she had on the world, Variety has an article listing a few examples.