bob_abad Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1609 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron II Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 This "law" is just plain stupid. The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14. Correct me if I am wrong, but the customs that prescribed honors to the flag were not law in the first place. They did not need to be law nor should they be now. Are we now going to have Flag Police at sports venues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Wings Posted October 31, 2008 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 31, 2008 This "law" is just plain stupid. The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14. Correct me if I am wrong, but the customs that prescribed honors to the flag were not law in the first place. They did not need to be law nor should they be now. Are we now going to have Flag Police at sports venues? How much are these idiots paid to dictate the sentiments of the human heart?! ~Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple fly Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 yes they have flag police at events.i have been told for 37 years i was not supposed to salute the flag.i always ask them if they ever served in the military.when they say no,i tell them to shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I sure wish they would enact some laws to hold VA decision makers accountable for making Incorrect and/or POOR decisions on claims for veterans benefits. This would actually be something beneficial to Veterans. You are all so correct, we don't need a damned law to afford us the right to salute the flag anytime we see fit to. jmho, carlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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