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@9FTP3ZWIndependent 2yrs2Y
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That we should protect our flag, if other people get in trouble for burning the pride flag then they should get into more trouble for burning our own flag that represents our freedom.
@9FTYWXW2yrs2Y
Regardless of what flag is being burned, the courts have ruled that flag burning of whatever sort is constitutional and protected under the free speech provisions of the 1st amendment. Whether some find it offensive and awful to burn the American flag or the Pride Flag, at the end of the day it’s protected speech.
I do disagree with burning the United States flag as it stands for our ideals and values rather than the government and state of the country itself but ultimately it is the freedom of speech and expression that allows you to do what you wish with the flag, burning the pride flag is hate speech though and has violent connotations towards others.
@9MW8XLM1yr1Y
Nobody gets in trouble specifically for burning the pride flag, stop it.
@9FTXSCS2yrs2Y
A pride flag is not a national flag if that's burned its fine but if our nations flag is burned then that is disrespectful to our nation
@9G9GJY2 2yrs2Y
Why would you want to burn the flag? It represents ALL of america and you are not American if you burn. Flag burners and go to Russia.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
I would argue that flag-burners are infinitely MORE patriotic than people who never criticize their country. If a flag represents ALL of a country, then that includes all of the bad, which is why burning it is a perfectly valid means of protesting a nation's problems.
@9G9GJY2 2yrs2Y
Why would any one want to burn a flag! It symbolizes America as a whole. Angry at someone, burn their picture. Angry at a organization (even a government one) or company, burn their logo. Unless you are truly unhappy with America and want to see it burn (then you are not an American) then you should not burn a flag. Let those people go to jail for a couple of weeks to consider moving to another country because they are NOT wanted here. I support FREE speech, but not HATE speech against America.
@H0u5eHarper2yrs2Y
The act of burning a flag, for some, is a form of political protest and symbolic speech. The Supreme Court in Texas v. Johnson (1989) actually upheld that flag desecration is protected by the First Amendment, stating that the government couldn't prohibit this expression simply because it disagrees with the message it conveys.
Consider the civil rights movement or the Vietnam War protests; the act of flag burning was used to express deep dissatisfaction with government actions. An argument could be made that it is an American principle to question and challenge our government when it's believed to be in the wrong. So one might say, those who burn the flag in protest are expressing a very American sentiment
@9G9GJY2 2yrs2Y
Why would any one want to burn a flag! It symbolizes America as a whole. Angry at someone, burn their picture. Angry at a organization or country, burn their logo. Unless you are truly unhappy with America and want to see it burn (then you are not an American) then you should not burn a flag. Let them go to jail for a couple of weeks to reconsider moving to another country because they are NOT wanted here. I support FREE speech, but not HATE SPEECH against America.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
A flag is literally the "logo" of a country, so clearly you already understand why someone would reasonably burn a flag...
@9G9GJY22yrs2Y
Do not reduce the flag to a mere “logo”. The soldiers that dies for it, the emigrants uprooting their life for it, and its the perfect country in most of the world’s eyes. A flags represents and is a central part of the American identity and culture.
@9TYJFHK9mos9MO
Burning a flag is the proper method to retire a flag.
Burning something, in other contexts, is symbolic speech against the subject depicted. Burning a flag is symbolic speech against a country or regime thereof. Burning a Quran is symbolic speech against Islam. Burning an effigy is symbolic speech, condemning the person depicted as a tyrant.
@9G9WGPW2yrs2Y
Flag burning is constitutionally protected as free speech under the first amendment and Texas v. Johnson
@9G9GJY2 2yrs2Y
Give me proof why this is the right decision instead of just stating what happened. Here is my proof this court case is wrong: Why would any one want to burn a flag! It symbolizes America as a whole. Angry at someone, burn their picture. Angry at a organization (even a government one) or company, burn their logo. Unless you are truly unhappy with America and want to see it burn (then you are not an American) then you should not burn a flag. Let those people go to jail for a couple of weeks to consider moving to another country because they are NOT wanted here. I support FREE speech, but not HATE speech against America.
In the landmark 1989 Supreme Court case, Texas v. Johnson, Justice Anthony Kennedy stated, "It is poignant but fundamental that the flag protects those who hold it in contempt."
Now, regarding your perspective on equating flag burning with hate speech, it's worth noting that the U.S. legal system differentiates between the two. Hate speech is regulated when it incites violence or creates a hostile environment. Flag burning, on the other hand, is considered a symbolic speech, a nonviolent political protest.
@9G9GJY2 2yrs2Y
Exactly what about burning the flag is symbolic. It’s symbolic of what? Burning the flag is an insult to every soldier who died defending this country. People stream across the border illegally, potentially wasting their life savings for this, to just see that flag flying. Will the American flag mean more to illegal emigrants than true Americans? It’s looking that way for you but I personally will always equate the flag with America né to insult one of them is Tom insult both of the.
@9G9SJ7P2yrs2Y
I agree with this comment because that flag represents all the soldiers who fought for you to have rights. They make you able to live in this country safely. So burning the flag is just disrespectful.
@9RZ44L211mos11MO
I understand why you would say that but that doesn’t mean it should be illegal and native Americans have a perfectly valid reason to burn our flag because we took their land
@9F9NYZV2yrs2Y
The only reason someone should burn the flag is to retire it after it has started to show wear and tear.
@9GT6CYP2yrs2Y
The millions of lives who have been lost over every war fought that the United States was involved in. They died for you, and you want to disrespect this country, and that persons life?
@9FRLH272yrs2Y
That we should protect our flag, if other people get in trouble for burning the pride flag then they should get into more trouble for burning our own flag that represents our freedom.
@9GYQJ9S2yrs2Y
People have fought many wars in honor of that flag, and if you cant respect it , then why do you think anyone should respect you.
@9GSZF4Z2yrs2Y
The flag represents the hard work, effort, and sacrifices that have been made to get this country where it is today.
@9G7WPTK2yrs2Y
You shouldn't burn the flag Because of the people that were fighting for it when it was burning. It's a respect thing when you stand for the flag and out your hand on your heart because it shows that we respect what the people did for us when they were fighting for us.
@PatrioticBeaver7mos7MO
Symbolism has mattered throughout history. If someone does not recognize this, then either they stand for nothing or do not recognize the importance of supporting a cause greater than themselves.
@9QWMV9V12mos12MO
Men and women died fighting for that flag, burning the flag is like saying their sacrifice was worth nothing.
@9M9TDG3Independent1yr1Y
Destroying something for our country is extremely disrespectful. There is no excuses for it, it is just childish and really disrespectful.
@9LSQXC7Republican1yr1Y
I think flag burning is disrespectful and shouldn’t be allowed if you don’t like the country you live in then don’t live in it people who went to war lost their friends and had to see people die they held their friends in their laps knowing they couldn’t do anything and they would never see their families again and their families never got to say goodbye if you don’t like your country then leave.
That flag is the reason we are able to stay here freely and why you rise for all the veterans at games
@9LZK2Q7Republican1yr1Y
It can legally be burned because it is only a flag that can be replaced. It has been seen on television that flags can be burned, which is common. It can happen on accident as well, which is out of one's control.
@9LVMKNH1yr1Y
416,800 solders have died in ww2 to protect the land you are standing on, that's not country those who signed up before the Veitnam war, afganastan ect.
@9LQ77TW1yr1Y
Flag burning is showing disrespect to not just the counties but to their fellow citizens and I would be upset if someone disrespected me as I'm sure you would
@9J6KFHM1yr1Y
we value this flag, so I agree we should protect it.but the freedom of speech and expression makes you do whatever.
@9HPYHMR2yrs2Y
if people can burn the american flag we should be able to burn the pride flags the american flag is a symbol of its history
@9FP3B5Z2yrs2Y
Freedom of speech and protest is a fundamental right of the first amendment. If showing your displeasure with the government by burning a flag isn't covered, I don't know what is. Just because I disagree with a message doesn't mean it should be illegal
@9F7FCY22yrs2Y
It doesn't hurt anyone and is an exercise of one's ability to express oneself. If it's their property, there is no crime.
@9F5YSR72yrs2Y
Nobody should ever burn the flag because this is very disrespectful to the people who have died and the people still living who fought for our country and the flag.
@9GPP8YB2yrs2Y
The American Flag is a sacred part of our proud history, and the defamation of the flag should be severely punished.
@9FW5RYF2yrs2Y
it is a peice piece of cloth that reprezents you and your country and if you burn it you turn your back on the country
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