Veterans What do you think?

[bones138]

I just stand at attention, I dont feel comfortable saluting without a cover or holding my hand over my heart.

[Blacktail 8541]

Faceing the flag and comeing to attention has always been a habit for me since my time in the USMC ended. To me it is a sign of respect to not only our country but to all those who have served and are still serving.

Semper FI
SGT USMC

[Desert Rat]

Useless Feel-Good Legislation..............

...................... You can always tell the Veterans and other Patriots by the way they stand at attention.

Saluting out of uniform began in the public eye with Ronald Reagan. That worked for me, since he was once Army Cavalry, but Bill Clinton returning salutes made me cringe.

standing at attention when uncovered and/or out of uniform is long-standing tradition. Why do we need Congress to initiate new traditions?

[Corey11c]

I was at the Laguna Seca Moto GP in July and I almost teared up when 2 F-18's flew over low and slow just as the National Anthem wrapped up. You could hear the cheering over the engine sounds.
I stand at attention and put my hand over my heart every time I hear it.

[Beatone]

I'm glad they passed the bill. I can remember during the 70's this countries citizens (Not all) look at you like baby killers and all that crap because of the Vietnam war. I was always proud to know I had served my country with dignity.
I was at thir Moffet air show a few years ago and they had all the veterans stand and the whole audience clapped! Wow,what a day! The fly over and all really made me fell like a American again. What a change. Glad to see we can still pay are respects to the flag with dignity.