I really hate "god bless america" at every fucking ball game.

[MADem]

118. Of course, if you're former military, you can leave that feed cap on and "hand salute" now...

They changed that rule....probably because it's second nature for someone with a military background to do that anyway!

http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-05_veterans.asp

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Veterans May Render Hand Salute
It’s official: Veterans of the Armed Forces, in uniform or in civilian attire, may render the military salute during hoisting, lowering, or passing of the United States flag. Section 9 Title 4 of the United States Code was amended to reflect such action when the U.S. President signed HR 4986: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 into law on January 28, 2008.

U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) 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, even while not covered.

“I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events,” he said. “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.”

All veterans should hand salute the flag, instead of holding hand over heart, to show to all that they are veterans instead of civilians who haven’t served. And if covered, you don’t have to remove your hat to salute in honored respect for your military service. Indoors or outdoors, this rule applies; in uniform or in civilian clothes, this rule applies.

Civilians who haven’t served should still remove their hat and hold it or their hand over their heart.