November 16, 20169 yr Official US Flag Code policy is hand over heart. I do that even though I had zero clue it was policy. 36 U.S. Code SS 31 - National anthem | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute Will the fact it's official policy cause any of you to change ? Edited November 16, 20169 yr by Clyde
November 16, 20169 yr Same. I only recently have heard that former military, not in uniform, may render a salute as if in uniform. I have since done that, but not sure if that will be the case during the season this year. I never want to draw undue attention to myself in those situations, but also don't want to not fully respect and represent. My question for veterans: are you inclined to render a salute rather than hand over heart ? Thoughts ?
November 16, 20169 yr Author So we have an official policy with one of the seemingly key aspects being hand over heart. If you say "no" does that mean you're disrespectful to the military? Country? If you say "no" are you any different than the guy who wears his hat OR the guy who sits/kneels?
November 16, 20169 yr I salute. Have since I found out that I could. Until then it was hand over the heart.
November 16, 20169 yr I saw a parent scold their kid at a ball game that was moving around and eating and not being focused. Is that a good thing?
November 16, 20169 yr Author I saw a parent scold their kid at a ball game that was moving around and eating and not being focused. Is that a good thing? Depends on how they did it.
November 16, 20169 yr I stand at attention, no hand over heart.......and I'll continue to do the same.
November 16, 20169 yr Author I stand at attention, no hand over heart.......and I'll continue to do the same. Let me ask you the same questions I asked above. Do you have a problem with those that don't stand? Don't remove hat? Is that different than not putting your hand over the heart as the policy says? Before anyone lose their mind, I ask this more in the interest of how we all rationalize what we do/believe vs looking to say "You aren't doing it right" especially in our current "you're not doing it right" atmosphere.
November 16, 20169 yr I typically will stand with my hands crossed behind my back. I guess if hand over the heart is the proper etiquette, than I will do that going forward.
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