Posted on Sep 28, 2017
Picture of man kneeling during taps at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is sparking outrage following...
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I continue to see posts that state that the kneeling is not about disrespect to the military/anthem/flag but about bringing attention towards other subjects. Well, it's bleeding over and now there is blatant disrespect towards the military. SMH!!! I really feel that some people should travel to other countries to see how life really is and how great we have it here in the United States of America! How do you feel about this action now?
Picture of man kneeling during taps at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is sparking outrage following...
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Kneeling is a very high form of respect. To the point that during the night of it's common practice the phrase " One knee for man, two knees for God" was common, a the ideal practiced. It is an act that shows respect and submission, and in the case of a tomb, or funeral respectful grief. A person only kneels before that which they recognize as superior to themselves. It shows a willingness to subject themself, and place themself in a very vulnerable position.
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Understand that kneeling, has thousands of years of precedence as a sign of reverence and respect. If those who are offended by, didn't get wound up, this would have been a passing fad and would already be just a very small memory.
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Kneeling is not, nor has it ever been disrespectful. If you look at the theology and/or psychology behind kneeling it has always shown humility, deference, and respect. Please don't fall for the propaganda that is being pushed. If you've ever played sports in this country, we take a knee when a player is hurt. In most religions such as Christianity we kneel at the cross or the alter. When a person propose to their significant other they get on one knee. Please, tell me again how taking a knee is disrespectful? He was not sitting, talking, dancing, playing, or laughing. I'd considered those things as disrespect. As humans, we are able to disagree and be respectful at the same time.
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CW3 Michael Bodnar
Regardless of why people are "taking a knee", I am bothered by someone that does this during the playing of taps. Although there is no formal protocol procedures required, when taps is played during military funerals, military members will render a salute from the beginning until the conclusion of the song. Civilians should place their right hand over their heart during this time. I see it as poor taste on the individual, but again, this is my opinion. I looked in Google and one of the first things that popped up is below - so this is an Air Force Instruction 34-1201, 2.20, Protocol. Now, this person may not have ever been associated with the military but he should read up on why taps is played and what it truly means. He's essentially kneeling (could be protest, may not be - we don't know) to something or someone who gave him the "freedom" to do so.
On a side note, I am blown away that when Tim Tebow would knee in prayer after a game or scoring a touchdown that he was shunned by everyone. Colin Kap does it and he's a hero. Something wrong with that - again, that's just me.
https://www.malmstrom.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/825599/customs-and-courtesies-what-to-do-during-reveille-retreat-taps/
On a side note, I am blown away that when Tim Tebow would knee in prayer after a game or scoring a touchdown that he was shunned by everyone. Colin Kap does it and he's a hero. Something wrong with that - again, that's just me.
https://www.malmstrom.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/825599/customs-and-courtesies-what-to-do-during-reveille-retreat-taps/
Customs and Courtesies: What to do during reveille, retreat, taps Malmstrom Air Force Base ...
President Woodrow Wilson once said, "This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, is the emblem of our unity, our power, our thought and purpose as a nation. It has no other character than that which we give it from generation to generation. The,
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