better ways he could have done it.
firm grasp back of collar and jerk and lift.
Either way, it’s assault. My God, that wasn’t even a “slap”...more a brushing against the kid’s head. If the parents couldn’t do the job of raising a respectful, patriotic young man, it’s nice to have a few old timers around to teach the youth some respect. I understand the kid’s right to not stand, but apparently the “slap” was effective. Good for the old guy...