Flag Edicate Addendum

[roscoedoh]

Subject: Salute the flag Policy

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.

"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, and allows 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."

This Bill was passed July 25, 2007. Let your veteran friends know about

the Passage of this Bill.

[fritz]

I didn't realize that a law was necessary to do this, we do it around here on a normal routine. Guess that is why I live in Texas.

 

Several years ago my neighbor, boyhood friend, and I attended a Christmas play on the life of Jesus Christ that is held each year at a big Baptist church in Victoria. The actors are all church members, and they really put on a professional show.

 

At the beginning of the presentation, the folks who were veterans were asked to stand up and be recognized. I was never so proud to stand up alongside my neighbor and boyhood friend (they are the same) as that time. And the applause was quite noticable.

 

So, we really didn't need a law here to tell us what is right and proper. It's a sorry state where a law is necessary for this.

 

fritz