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:When I hear the word salute I think of the of the military form in which a person puts a their hand to the temple. The word salute is kind of vague in that it can mean either way. I think it should say the right hand over the heart because then people will know exactly how to do it. If you use the word salute, people might think it is the other form. --[[User:AdrianP|AdrianP]] 23:31, 29 April 2007 (EDT)

:When I hear the word salute I think of the of the military form in which a person puts a their hand to the temple. The word salute is kind of vague in that it can mean either way. I think it should say the right hand over the heart because then people will know exactly how to do it. If you use the word salute, people might think it is the other form. --[[User:AdrianP|AdrianP]] 23:31, 29 April 2007 (EDT)

::Good point - how about both?  Like, "while the pledge is recited, one stands at attention facing the Flag.  Civilians and military out of uniform remove their hats and place their right hand over their heart, military in uniform stand at attention, salute, and remain silent."  I think the uniformed military bit is important, GIs are always turning up stateside on visits, etc., dressed in their uniforms.  But I agree, it should also be clear to civs ''exactly'' what they are supposed to do without having to go read the [[salute]] article. [[User:Human|Human]] 23:38, 29 April 2007 (EDT)

::Good point - how about both?  Like, "while the pledge is recited, one stands at attention facing the Flag.  Civilians and military out of uniform remove their hats and place their right hand over their heart, military in uniform stand at attention, salute, and remain silent."  I think the uniformed military bit is important, GIs are always turning up stateside on visits, etc., dressed in their uniforms.  But I agree, it should also be clear to civs ''exactly'' what they are supposed to do without having to go read the [[salute]] article. [[User:Human|Human]] 23:38, 29 April 2007 (EDT)