http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#26998 While it HAS passed the Senate, it has NOT passed the House. House Bill number is HB 3380. It languishes now in committee. Until it passes the House, and unless the President then signs it, it's not yet a law. I am for this bill, but until it becomes law, it is not yet applicable.... 26998@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:02:09 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#24674 Does this mean that when I look around me at the 4th of July parade that all of those who are saluting are presently in or have served in the military? Unfortunately not. The only way to tell the truth, assuming that anybody cares about the truth anymore, is to reserve the salute for those in uniform. This reminds me of the Army's decision to change their rank and file headgear to berets when they had previously been reserved for Special Forces. An example of pandering to the masses at it's worst. This Marine's hand will be over his heart. I don't have to feel superior to anybody. Semper Fi.... 24674@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:14:26 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#24112 This great bill passed the Senate back on Jouly 25, 2007 but has it been passed by the House and signed by our President?... 24112@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:46:40 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#23257 Why does it take sooooo long to endorse somehting so meaningful to all Veterans??. Seems like a no brainer. By the way, I'll salute it no matter what the political decision is.... 23257@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:42:18 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#22992 This bill is awesome! I don't know about the rest of you, but I still get kinda teary-eyed during flag ceremonies that use our National Standard. As an active member of the VFW and still in ACU's every day, this would allow me to show the respect and absolute privilege to the banner of the country I have been so humbled to serve. Besides, as they taught us in boot camp, saluting is a privilege that has to be earned. As an aside, if someone wants to be a pinhead and disrespect the flag, I may disagree with their action, but I will defend their First Ammendment right to be a pinhead.... 22992@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:47:32 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#22963 I lend my "voice" to echo those comments in support of this bill. I believe saluting the flag is a great way to show patriotism and solidarity among veterans in these troubled times, and to pay homage to comrades gone but not forgotten, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for that flag to freely wave. We need to show our nation that we are still here, and that our oaths NEVER expire!... 22963@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:09:41 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#22599 It gives our enemies comfort to see us in disunity. They watch us more carefully than we even watch ourselves and when they see the number of people who show their pride in service through a simple silent act they may be just a little less ready to challenge a country that produces such people. I will be grateful to be allowed to display that pride in service again.... 22599@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:53:36 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#22400 Rusty, No offence intended to rank and file hardworking democrats, my pandering comment was aimed at the track record of democrat politicians and elected officials. Not people like you. I have lot's of family and friends who are very strident democrats and I do not think that they pandered. I am sorry if I did not make myself clear, I intended no offense to you or those like you. I too have proudly served and continue to serve alongside very patriotic and non-pandering democrats.... 22400@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:16:42 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#22301 Those of you who say that this bill is a waste of time or money, do you really believe that skipping it would speed up the introduction of the bills you deem appropriate? Money is being wasted in nearly every facet of our government. Perhaps if this "waste of money" is allowed to pass, the sheer number of us veterans saluting in public may raise public awareness of just how many of us there really are and prompt more legislature aimed at giving active duty members and veterans the support we need and deserve. I, for one, will be proudly saluting. And so what if you think I'm just doing it for attention. Don't we all deserve a little. Be shameful! Stand up and say, "Yeah, Look at me! I served!" Go ahead, inspire the children watching you. God knows it would be a better influence than what their televisions are teaching them. Hooyah PJs!... 22301@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:54:52 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#22002 Long time overdue. Lets write some of the comments to the congress and get the House portion complete so our President can sign it. BTW those complaining about the kids and their disrespect should be spending some time in the schools helping instill some respect for our country and its glorious banner. We have student color guards in our local schools (taught by veterans).... 22002@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:57:09 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21773 I have a one fingered salute for all those that don't think our flag is worth saluting.... 21773@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:34:56 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21727 35 years ago, my 10th General Order was to salute all flags and standards unfurelled. If my oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States is a lifelong oath, this General Order survives with it,... 21727@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:51:18 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21601 What about Saluting during the Pledge of Allegiance? This bill is very specific. I always Salute!!... 21601@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:37:46 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21240 Respect for our Flag is paid to the flag, not looking around at others. I am not a veteran (one of a few to be rejected for Viet Nam for physical reasons), but my Father taught us kids a love and respect for our Country and for its Flag. When our kids were home, carrying on a tradition from my Father, when the Flag was presented or our national anthem was played, someone yelled "Everyone up" and the family stood and salueted our Flag. Our Soldiers and Veterans deserve more respect than they get. They deserve better pay and medical than they are getting. But understand that civilians like myself can love and honor our Flag as much or more, owing to the debt that we have to the military. Bottom line is that i feel that this law is not needed. Several of the other commenters are right, we need to address the real issues facing our Country today.... 21240@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:35:07 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21124 I think this is great and will help civilians see just how many of us there are at sporting events or anywhere Old Glory is flown. I agree with Chief Ski. Sierra Hotel!!... 21124@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:04:34 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21117 As a vet I still salute, I never stopped being a vet. Oh by the way "Miztah" Rogers, I am a vet and a Democrat, and proud of both.... 21117@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:42:41 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21109 I think it is a great start. I think there should be a formal declaration to refuse to prosecute any veteran who shoots a flag burner. This would settle THAT debate without costly prosecution of said flag burners. Who do you think fought for your first amendmant right to protest?... 21109@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:27:37 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21087 "It's about time". The next job is for ALL of Washigton to get off their duff's and pass THE law making it a criminal offence to burn or multilate OLD GLORY.... 21087@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:21:52 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21047 Glad this was changed. Melanie... interesting question!... 21047@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:25:06 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21040 SIERRA HOTEL... 21040@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:52:31 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#21013 This amends title 4 of the US code; so this means that the conduct during the playing of the national anthem (Title 36, subtitle 1, part A, chapter 3, section 301) remains the same. Wonder why not change them both?... 21013@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:51:52 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#20998 Bravo Zulu!... 20998@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:06:39 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#20954 Glad to hear of it! After 4 years in the Navy, never even in harms way, my patriotic spirit was changed. The flag, the pledge of allegience and our National Anthem, all took on more meaning to me. It will be an honor to salute "Old Glory" again!! John J Coppinger, I appreciate your comment - one Coppinger to another.... 20954@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:04:18 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#20924 As a veteran, I am pleased to look forward to permission to salute (once the House passes the bill and the president signs it). I understand the proper procedure as it applies to me and other service members, and I'm glad to have the salute restriction lifted. We should understand however that most people are not service members, and do not understand or accept that there is a restriction on their personal display of patriotism. This bill is not a waste of time, but don't get upset with people who copy your salute. They're patriots too.... 20924@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:26:18 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1877.html#20916 I think that this is a great way for those of us who have a special bond with the flag and country (meaning veterans) to show that in public. As for those of you who say, "Well, I always did it out of uniform anyway, what do I need a law for?" I'm glad you're out of the service now because that sort of blatant disregard for regs doens't have any place in ANY branch. As for the Army, we are crystal clear regarding what to do when in civilian attire and the National Anthem plays...just check AR 600-25, App. A. If you're outside, remove your headgear and right hand over the heart, if you're inside, stand at attention! HOOAH!... 20916@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:12:40 EDT