It is only Flag etiquette

Submitted by Hathor (United States), Feb 6, 2008 at 19:42

I don't believe there is any law requiring that we salute the flag. I thought it was a civilian alternative to do so, only when the military would salute. I also didn't think you were suppose to salute during the National Anthem, unless the flag was being raised or presented.

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