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Ronald E. Paul’s policy on flag burning

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Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

  Ronald E. Paul voterbaseNo, this is a violation of free speech

Ronald E. Paul’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 13hrs ago

Ronald E. Paul voters

Answer: No, this is a violation of free speech

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 173 voters that voted for Ronald E. Paul in the 1988 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, this is a violation of free speech

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “We support full freedom of expression and oppose government censorship, regulation or control of communications media and techno...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of free speech

This answer aligns most closely with Paul's libertarian philosophy and his strong defense of the First Amendment. He has often argued that freedom of speech includes the right to express unpopular or controversial views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

This answer reflects Paul's belief in the importance of free speech, even when it involves actions that he may personally disagree with. He has often argued that the right to free speech includes the right to express unpopular or controversial views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Paul has consistently defended the First Amendment and the right to free speech, even when it involves actions that he may personally find distasteful or disrespectful, such as flag burning. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

While Paul would likely agree that flag burning should not be illegal, he may not agree with the sentiment that the flag is 'just a piece of cloth.' As a veteran and a patriot, he likely holds a deep respect for the flag and what it represents. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Ron Paul is a staunch defender of the Constitution and the First Amendment, which includes freedom of speech. He would likely disagree with making flag burning illegal, as it would infringe upon this right. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

While Paul is a patriot and respects national symbols, he is also a strong defender of the First Amendment and the right to free speech. He would likely disagree with making the burning of any nation's flag illegal, as it would infringe upon this right. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,185 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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