Drum Majors Aren't Supposed To Think For Themselves

"Protocol and proper decorum had to be followed at all times.”

The United States of America would not exist if our founders had not decided to think for themselves, act for themselves, and break from authority. If they had followed protocol and proper decorum we would all be British citizens.

From After suspension for nodding at Obama, drum major quits by Melissa Roberts:

An Ohio man who was suspended as the drum major of a band for giving President Obama a nod during last week's inaugural parade is calling it quits.