Hell I'm already hated by 90% of the aldeer brethren just because I wear a yeti het. Might as well swing over the remaining 10% and admit to turning said ball cap around backwards on occasion and wearing flip flops (*GASP*). I take my hat off when I'm indoors, but that's just personal preference. Now, adhering to Marine Corps custom and courtesy and uniform regulations is (was) an entirely different matter. I busted my Marines' asses for getting sloppy in that regard.

I think it's just a custom and tradition that has changed over time. Not necessarily disrespectful. On the subject of respect, I am over-the-top hard about Yes Ma'am, No Ma'am, Please, Thank You, holding doors, coarse language, etc., and am coaching my sons and daughters towards the same.

(Soalaturkeys - Not arguing with you or saying you're wrong at all; just weighing in).