[Milsurplus] Flag salute by veterans okayed!

[jwatkins]

I go with Greg, while in the Corps, I only saluted when covered, but now
being a former Marine, salute when ever I see the Flag.  Not so much for our
leaders (or non leaders as to your perceptions), but for those friends that
aren't here now and are "for ever young".  I really don't need any ones
permission military of political to salute the flag and never did.

Cheers,

John  WD5ENU/A45XV

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Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:20 AM
To: D C *Mac* Macdonald; arc5 at mailman.qth.net; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Flag salute by veterans okayed!

You gotta be kidding me. Is this for real?
I'm a Viet Nam veteran and I will salute or not salute whatever the hell I 
feel like.
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
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Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:43 PM
Subject: [Milsurplus] Flag salute by veterans okayed!


>
> ==========
>
> Inhofe Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag.
>
> 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."
>
>
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