facing the flag [split]

[tandfman]

I prefer parade rest.

Parade rest or attention? I always prefer the latter.

[lonewolf]

We were told that any military, in uniform or not, may salute.

That was my take too.

[user4]

Simply showing respect, and NOT showing disdain and contempt for your country/flag is a great start to an athletic career. I tip my Massachusetts hat and salute the Mississippi boy.

[tandfman]

We were told that any military, in uniform or not, may salute.

That is consistent with the current U.S. Code.

[bobguild76]

Parade rest or attention? I always prefer the latter.

At the Naval Academy we were taught to stand at attention and face the flag during the playing of the National Anthem. If in uniform, salute. If not, hand over heart. But the important thing is more than the outward stuff, it's the honoring, and that's what comes through Sam's actions.

Makes me remember Dave Wottle's actions on the podium at Munich. He forgot to doff his ball cap, but everything else about his actions showed a respect for the anthem and flag, which is why his actions weren't viewed by many as offensive.

I think it is also honoring to give respect to the playing of any National Anthem during WC or OG. It might not mean all that much to me, but it sure does to the one on the top stand of the podium.

[Atticus]

Parade rest or attention? I always prefer the latter.

In uniform, we must be at attention.
In civvies, just face the flag, remove the hat, and be quiet/respectful.

And don't scold those who don't do the above. It is their constitutional right, which I respect (tho don't agree with).

Taking a knee can show respect too (IMO), but that's a different thread.

[user4]

Makes me remember Dave Wottle's actions on the podium at Munich. He forgot to doff his ball cap, but everything else about his actions showed a respect for the anthem and flag, which is why his actions weren't viewed by many as offensive.

Sorry, some of us found Wottle's lack of awareness to take off his cap as disrespectful. And Im giving him the benefit of the doubt, that he forgot.

[bobguild76]

In uniform, we must be at attention.
In civvies, just face the flag, remove the hat, and be quiet/respectful.

And don't scold those who don't do the above. It is their constitutional right, which I respect (tho don't agree with).

Taking a knee can show respect too (IMO), but that's a different thread.

Well said.

[NotDutra5]

Sorry, some of us found Wottle's lack of awareness to take off his cap as disrespectful. And Im giving him the benefit of the doubt, that he forgot.

Most of your posts I can't tell if you're trolling or not but if the above is the case then some of you really need to reassess.

[user4]

Most of your posts I can't tell if you're trolling or not but if the above is the case then some of you really need to reassess.

we are probably from different generations, you wouldnt understand.

I still consider Wottle's 800m win one of the greatest olympic races of all time, but Im not going to lie about the cap during the anthem.