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In reply to the discussion: Roy Moore: Kneeling During Anthem Is Against the Law [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,902 posts)7. Actually, it isn't against the law, and as a lawyer and former judge
he should know that.
36 U.S. Code § 301 - National anthem
(a)Designation.
The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b)Conduct During Playing.During a rendition of the national anthem
(1) when the flag is displayed
(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
(a)Designation.
The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b)Conduct During Playing.During a rendition of the national anthem
(1) when the flag is displayed
(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
It says "should," not "shall," "will" or "must." That means it's just advisory, not mandatory, and therefore it's not illegal to fail to do those things. If it was, they'd have to arrest half the beer-guzzling, hotdog-eating, sitting-on-their-asses, texting, nose-picking audience members at every sports event.
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another malignant narcissist who thinks reality is what ever pops into his twisted head.
Thomas Hurt
Oct 2017
#1
If it isn't illegal now, it will become illegal if these wackadoodles keep getting elected.
HopeAgain
Oct 2017
#5
The average viewer of 'Law and Order' might know more about the law, than he does
Siwsan
Oct 2017
#6
Actually, it isn't against the law, and as a lawyer and former judge
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2017
#7
You're right. He also thinks US law is based on the bible, and not English Common Law
A HERETIC I AM
Oct 2017
#23
Every Attorney Knows the Difference in Words of Command ("shall) and Suggestion("should")
Stallion
Oct 2017
#20
There is no code on the National Anthem. There is a Flag Code, but that's code of conduct, not law.
haele
Oct 2017
#30
There is a National Anthem Code. 36 U.S. Code 301. But it doesn't *require* you
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2017
#33
I sit corrected. Still, there's nothing punitive in there, it's just a ceremonial description.
haele
Oct 2017
#34
"Should" isn't the same as "Shall", Moore is a complete idiot I thought he was
The_Casual_Observer
Oct 2017
#38
Look, people; it's ALSO "CODE" that the US flag not fly in inclement weather. But it isn't against
WinkyDink
Oct 2017
#50
It's also against the law to put the Ten Commandments in front of a courthouse
Generic Other
Oct 2017
#81