Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag
What do you think? Sloppy or reasonable?
>Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag
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>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.
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>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.
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>"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.
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>"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
>other 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."
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hand on heart or postion of attention
I thought Marines were to stand at the Position of Attention , which means no hand over the heart, and which would mean remaining covered even in civies. Am I remembering wrongly?