Speaker Denies Request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to Lie in Honor at Capitol
Monitor for any procedural irregularities if similar requests are handled differently, but this isolated ceremonial decision requires no constitutional concern.
This is a ceremonial dispute with zero constitutional damage. The Speaker's decision to deny lying-in-honor is a discretionary ceremonial matter, not a constitutional mechanism. The 'norm_erosion_only' mechanism cannot apply because: (1) lying-in-honor is not a constitutional norm but a rare ceremonial honor granted at discretion, (2) the Speaker explicitly cited precedent for the decision, indicating norm-following rather than erosion, (3) no constitutional powers, rights, or structures are affected. A=0 because no drivers are triggered - this is purely symbolic. B=12 from moderate outrage potential around race/civil rights symbolism and media coverage of the controversy, but lacks viral elements or strong strategic indicators. The intentionality score of 3 reflects minimal strategic calculation. Classification: Noise due to A<25, no valid mechanism, and purely ceremonial nature.