2006-12-06 09:08:50 · 11 answers · asked by babi re 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A flag is saluted only by those in uniform. Former military do not salute, but all civilian should place their right hand over their heart as a flag moves as part of a procession or when passing a flag or when the flag is lowered or raised. As to why, well, it's a matter of protocol and respect for our national emblem.
2006-12-06 09:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citizens who have served or currently serve in the military & boy and girl scouts are the only people who are allowed to salute the American Flag. I'm not sure why the Scouts do, but those who have done military service actually served for the United States (the Flag represents the United States), and I suppose saluting the Flag is very similar to saluting a superior officer (but of a higher honor.)
Regardless of why they actually do it, they served in the military, and have earned the right to. Good for them.
2006-12-06 09:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by amg503 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Better question is, "Why do they salute from the flag?"
2006-12-06 09:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To pay respect to the flag that our brothers and sisters in arms died to protect.
2006-12-06 10:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can truthfully accept as a fact that in this "School of Life" we have two things.... our behavior and time in which to perform whichever such behaviors that tax that time
It would be safe therefore to suggest the behavior mentioned is a "cultured behavioral pattern"- one in which there is no victims
2006-12-06 10:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by Frank W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respect to all the people who have died fighting for their country.
2006-12-06 09:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a symbol. Society bases its strengths in its symbols.
2006-12-06 09:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
respect for the country we serve
2006-12-06 09:17:32 · answer #8 · answered by sand runner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TO SHOW RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE THAT FOUGHT TO KEEP THIS COUNTRY FREE.... AND FOR THE FUTURE PEOPLE TO COME..........
2006-12-06 17:22:09 · answer #9 · answered by Crystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it symbolizes everything connected to America....the freedoms we have.....love it or leave it is a good motto.....
2006-12-06 09:13:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋