It seems a shame that Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last known American veteran of World War I, who died last week, is becoming the source of controversy — or at least where his body will be on view is.

There will be a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol honoring him and all WWI veterans, but there have been complaints — which Harry Reid, to his credit, is not joining — that the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery is some kind of matter of disrespect, that only lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda will do. The controversy seems unfortunate, unnecessary, and distracting at a time when we should be celebrating a man’s life and service.