2007-10-26 05:44:18 · 7 answers · asked by kingsbench99 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A veteran doesn't need a federal statute to give him permission to salute the flag, he/she has earned that right.
2007-10-26 05:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
There is no statute that allows a veteran to salute the flag. There doesn't need to be one. A veteran knows the proper response when the national anthem plays. A civilian covers his heart with his right hand after removing any head gear. I'm a retired MSgt and will always render a salute whether in or out of my uniform.
2007-10-26 13:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by Chris L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never knew there was a new federal statute. I thought that everyone was supposed to salute the flag, with their right hand over their heart, when either the flag passed by, or the national anthem was played.
Maybe you are talking about the right hand salute, with the hand raised to the eyebrow, or brim of the hat. I thought that that was only allowed for active military, in uniform.
Since, I presume, both you and I are ex-military, and not in uniform then the first example would be appropriate.
2007-10-26 05:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here is what you are looking for.
Status of S1877 - Vets to Saluting the Flag
A member asked that we provide
an update on the status of S1877, introduced by Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma,
to amend Title 4, United States Code, to prescribe that members of the Armed
Forces and veterans out of uniform may render the military salute during
hoisting, lowering, or passing of the flag. On July 25th, the bill was sent
to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. The Committee, to date,
has not set the bill for review. They have a huge backlog of issues
currently under consideration. The staff reports that the concern with this
bill is that there is no way to determine when people are in civilian
clothes who is and who is not a veteran. The staff also said that there
currently is in the law an appropriate method for rendering honors and that
is to place one's hand over one's heart. We don't yet know whether this bill
will become law, but expect it is going to be mired in legal wrangling and
constitutional law review for quite some time. Our suggestion to the writer
was to render honors in a way he deems appropriate. If the situation
warrants, place your hand over your heart
- if you'd rather salute, do that. No law is going to change the way you
feel about rendering honors. You earned the privilege to do as you choose.
2007-10-26 06:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Senate Bill S 1877, by Senator James Inhofe.
Passed by the Senate, referred to a House subcommittee.
Keep in mind that the flag code is merely protocol, and "violations" are not punishable. We earned our right to salute the Colors, as it is a privilege of warriors.
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
2007-10-26 06:36:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it being a statute. It could be interpreted under the 1st amendment I suppose.
2007-10-26 05:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check out the American Legion's web page...type it into your search engine.
2007-10-26 05:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋