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[quote=Anonymous]Never put my hand on my heart, although I do sometimes sing if it's a sporting event and others around me are singing.  My high school swim team had to sing the anthem ourselves, so I have lots of practice (which is not the same as sounding good, but enthusiasm is key at sporting events).  If I were male, I'd take my hat off and stand up straight but not put my hand over my heart.

For what it's worth, I don't recite the pledge but stand quietly "at attention" facing the flag when it's being said.  I think it's possible to opt out of what you consider overly nationalistic and still be respectful to the people around you who care more.

Finally, I believe the quoted law is part of the Flag Code which was ruled unconstitutional and is therefore unenforceable.  It's treated as an aspirational guideline by many, but you'll note if you read the whole thing that it prohibits the use of the flag in any commercial endeavors.  No magnets, clothing, decals, patches, or paper plates, just to name a few.  So clearly America and its flag code parted ways some time ago and it wasn't over issues of burning or hanging upside-down (which I can respect as an active act of political protest  much more than I respect a bedazzled red-white-and-blue shirt-dress, honestly).[/quote]

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