All Military Vets Please Read

[SanDiegoSteve]

Good. Now I can do in public what I proudly do in my home when the Anthem plays.

[w_sohl]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Good. Now I can do in public what I proudly do in my home when the Anthem plays.

Why were you not allowed to do this before? What was the reasoning/rational?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by w_sohl

Why were you not allowed to do this before? What was the reasoning/rational?

Because for years veterans were prohibited from saluting when not wearing their uniforms in public. We had to hold our hands over our hearts like every other civilian. Now we are allowed by law to actually snap a real salute like we did when we were on active duty.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Because for years veterans were prohibited from saluting when not wearing their uniforms in public. We had to hold our hands over our hearts like every other civilian. Now we are allowed by law to actually snap a real salute like we did when we were on active duty.

Were a lot of vets being cuffed and hauled away for saluting before?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Were a lot of vets being cuffed and hauled away for saluting before?

Don't be silly Walt. I was merely pointing out the legality of it. I'm sure some people felt that saluting was inappropriate and the new ruling now makes that a moot point.

[Adam]

It's much like the flag code; enforcement is voluntary and self-inflicted.

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It's much like the flag code; enforcement is voluntary and self-inflicted.

Self-inflicted? Did you mean "self-imposed"?

Rita

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I'm sure some people felt that saluting was inappropriate

Sadly, stupidity isn't illegal.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by waltjp

Sadly, stupidity isn't illegal.

Good thing, too! I would be doing a life sentence at San Quentin!!!

[BigFarns]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I'm sure some people felt that saluting was inappropriate and the new ruling now makes that a moot point.

I only felt it was inappropriate before because I respect the codes. Now that this law has been passed it's now no longer inappropriate.


Personally though I will still stand tall proud and with my hand over my heart if I'm on the field with any non-vet officials. I'm no better than them just because I served and so will not single myself or them out. In the stands though is a different story

[waltjp]

Are you concerned about the portion of the flag code that states -

"No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform"

or

"The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever."