I am one of those Americans who has ALWAYS saluted my country's flag and/or national anthem..
And when I stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, it was always with my hand over my heart to show that I loved my country.
From the time I was an 8th grader in the Cub Scouts all the way through both my Navy days and my Army days...
I have saluted my country's flag and/or national anthem..
Whether in some type of uniform or standing bare naked... When my flag or my national anthem played... I saluted...
No matter where I am ...
No matter what I'm doing ...
No matter how I am dressed or undressed ...
I will always pay homage to my country through whatever means I may have at the moment.
It matters not how you show your respect for our country, only that you do.
Whether it be with a salute, a hand held over your heart, or simply standing and facing the music or flag ....
If you are disabled and unable to salute or stand up... showing proper respect by whatever means your body will allow you is all that is expected of you.
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John Harrelson
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The story goes that a man died and was approached by the Devil who told him that he could buy his soul back for a dollar. The man searched his pockets and could only come up with 98 cent. While begging the Devil to forget the two cent he was short, an Angel happened by and hearing the Devil laughing, asked the man, "Would you mind if I put in my two cents ?" The Devil got so mad that he exploded in a puff of smoke and the man's soul was saved. The moral: Sometimes putting in your two cents worth makes a difference.
JOHN "the cook" 1997
Jh, although I have no issues with the way you choose to pay your respect, there is a Federal Law call The United States Flag Code. It is an administrative law that carries no punishment for it's violation. But it spells out the exact rules for how to honor the flag. Under the current flag code the only time you salute the flag is if you are in uniform and have a hat on. Otherwise, when it would be appropriate to salute, you place your right hand over the left portion of your chest. But as I stated, I would not consider somebody doing what you described as being disrespectful.
One thing that I do get picky about is using the flag in a manner prohibited by the flag code and my main pet peeve is making clothing or other objects out of the flag. For example if you go to Camping World you'll see those cheap folding chairs made out of the flag. I realize people who purchase those chairs and then sit on the flag while drinking their beer, don't intend to be disrepectful, but you would never catch me doing that.
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Same here, I never use the colors, for anything other than what is in the code.
The Flag flown over my RV, is one which was flown over the Arizona Memorial. My Brother arranged to have it flown on my birthday, and then had it shipped to me. It goes up whenever we are parked, and is lighted, so it can be displayed at night.
We feel it is an Honor, to be able to fly the Flag.
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msmith1199 wrote: In doing some research, it looks like this bill passed in the Senate on July 25th, 2007 and is now at the house. It doesn't appear that it is law yet.
That seems to be correct. Google: US Senate Bill 1877
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Watching sporting events, on tv, from the USA, it seems to me that folks in the stands don't SING the national anthem very much. Why is that ? They seem to prefer to let the "professional singer " do the job.
Here in Canada, especially at NHL hockey games, the fans are LOUD and everyone is singing "Oh Canada " at the top of their voices . Of course, if the visting team is from the States, we perform your national anthem first, and YES we do sing it TOO.
Being a Canadian Forces retiree, I coudn't/wouldn't salute without being in uniform and wearing my headgear, when the Canadian national anthem is played . Not done here. Different country, different traditions, I guess.
We always sing the National Anthem. Some notes are difficult for some to hit, and those who do not sing, may be embarrassed how they sound. I don't care how I sound. Some may sing it in their head instead of aloud for similar reasons. Others may feel it is impolite to sing with the professional, that they should listen. But, in my opinion the professional is there to LEAD the group in singing.
Interestingly enough, it is the Navy Reg that allows it to be done in civilian clothes when covered. Back in my day, when coming back aboard in civvies, and wearing a hat, it was expected that you would render a salute instead of a tip of the hat.
Patriotism is not something that can be long appreciated without sacrifice.
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