- Reaction score
- 114
- Points
- 680
Forgotten_Hero said:Im curious... why would you salute/pay respect to an officer/SNCO that you dont respect?
(Bear with me, I'm leading into a point over the course of a few posts)
What??
You are not saluting the person -- you are saluting the Queen's Commission. Period. Paying appropriate courtesy compliments to the RANK does not equal "respecting" the individual who is sporting "The Queen's Commission."
You already know that though.
Respect is earned. Respect is an individualistic trait irregardless of rank. One either earns it or they don't.
Courtesy shown to an "appointment" or "Commission" is EXPECTED. It is NOT based upon personal and individual characteristics.
Take your point regarding RESPECT to a thread about RESPECT. This isn't it.
Lesson one: and back in the "old days" everyone knew the difference between the two. Do NOT confuse them.