Vets and out of uniform service members to be allowed to salute the flag

[BadShot]

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J.Barry McLaughlin
CMDCM(SW) (Ret.)

Inhofe Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag

Ryan Cassin, 07.26.2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.
The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one’s military service, Senator Inhofe said. Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform.
Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not.
I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others.

[Zundfolge]

Wow ... while I agree with the goal of this legislation I still gotta wonder what the hell these people are doing in DC ... what a waste of time and the people's money.

[7idl]

we don't need no stupid laws saying who can or can't salute the flag...WTH?

[mr_will]

um I have always saluted the flag instead of that hand over your heart thing. since I was in 3rd or 4th grade when I was in cub scouts all the way to the military and still do it.
and 7 you are dead on correct

[BadShot]

I guess for me it was ingrained that when out of uniform you did not salute and that has carried over many years later. Honestly its a correction to an oversight in both the initial law and military regulation. Guess I don't get why you guys are ticked. Do as you please, this to me just takes the regulations to a better place.

[SigsRule]

I guess for me it was ingrained that when out of uniform you did not salute and that has carried over many years later. Honestly its a correction to an oversight in both the initial law and military regulation. Guess I don't get why you guys are ticked. Do as you please, this to me just takes the regulations to a better place.

+1 After four years at USAFA and 22 years of service it was a source of pride to hold my hand over my heart while many civilians can't even bother to take off their hats. Saluting will be a further source of pride.

Of course It didn't need to be a law, but I can think of lots worse things our "representatives" in congress could have been passing.