From the flag code:The Salute
To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.
Not important what it’s called, what is important is that he didn’t feel moved to do it at that moment, the comments he made at the Saddleback forum about our country and its intentions in “doing good”, having someone like Kobe Bryant be more proud of this country than a man who would be president, etc. etc. I’m so frustrated that a man like him could have even gotten this far politically in this country.
Ok, well I guess I was thinking of the “formal” salute. It’s now ok for retired military folks to render that salute. This decision just came down this year. Many vets are happy about that.
Look there's a link to the McCain web site.
Palin must be the VP nominee!
I always thought of placing your hand over your heart as “pledging allegiance”. Heck, if doing handstands was what it took, I’d do it. =)
I heard about that as well, and....
Much as I appreciate the compliment, I’m just Old School enough that if I’m not actually in uniform, I can’t bring myself to act as though I am.
My real salute has been going on inside my head no matter if I’m saluting or I have my hand over my heart, anyway.