In 2006, the U.S. Senate rejected a Constitutional Amendment which would have allowed Congress to pass legislation prohibiting the burning or desecration of the U.S. flag. The Flag Protection Act of 2005 was introduced by Senators Bob Bennett (R-Utah), Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Mark Pryor (D-ARK) and Thomas Carper (D-Del). The Act proposed a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of no more than $100,000.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes
@9FCTPHD1wk1W
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.
@9F9NYZV2wks2W
The only reason someone should burn the flag is to retire it after it has started to show wear and tear.
@9F7FCY22wks2W
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.
@9F5YSR72wks2W
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.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No
@9F7FCY22wks2W
Flag burning is an exercise of free speech. To not allow people to show their beliefs is oppressive and any act that doesn't hurt others, while it may not benefit society as a whole, should not be criminalized.
While it's true that flag burning can be viewed as a form of free speech, it's also important to consider the symbolic value of a national flag. For many, it represents the struggles, sacrifices and unity of a nation. Burning it could be seen as a deeply disrespectful act, not just to the government, but also to the people and history it represents.
Take for example the case of 'Texas v. Johnson' in 1989. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that flag burning was a form of "symbolic speech", but it was a highly contentious 5-4 decision. One could argue the narrow margin of this ruling reflects the… Read more
@9BR8S525mos5MO
I think it is one of the most basic right to burn USA flag. United States of America is a country which base on huge unjustice. Like Russia it is dangerous imperialist aggressor with strict hypocrisy.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
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@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should
@JuanR 2wks2W
I think it is disrespectful to those those who fought for this country and are fighting for this country right now
Burning the flag is more than making a statement. It is the utter disrespect and disregard to those who have fought to raise that flag. When you burn the American flag, it shows that you only want to make a statement because there are so many other things you could do to show dissatisfaction. Burning the flag disgraces the whole country, not just what ever political statement you argue over.
@9FD6DJJRepublican1wk1W
it symbolizes the country that we all live in, whether or not its run the way you want it to doesn't give you the right to destroy the symbol of the country you live in
@9FBR43S2wks2W
There are many people who have fought and died for that flag. That flag represents blood, sweat, tears that many have shed for that flag. It would be a dishonor to those who have fought to burn the flag.
@9F9NYZV2wks2W
Our founding fathers created that symbol you call a piece of cloth to unite against an unjust ruler so you can sit at home and watch whatever or go to church on Sundays
@cryingleftist3yrs3Y
No, flag code states that once a flag is no longer fit for use burning it is the most respectful way to dispose of it.
No, burning polyester is bad for the environment.
@9CYQ6J7Independent2mos2MO
Yes, and it should be illegal to desecrate any national symbol
@94J3V831yr1Y
In a Way, No, because Free Speech, But some may also Argue that it could be treasonous, Personally I am neutral.
@8G45P7Z3yrs3Y
Yes, and make it punishable by death
@modsisgaylmao3yrs3Y
So much for libertarianism...
@9CKGW4ZRepublican3mos3MO
Yes, and it should be illegal to vandalize any national symbol
@94KX56X1yr1Y
yes, unless it is to retire the flag.
@8SDVX272yrs2Y
I think it's disrespectful but shouldn't be illegal
@9CFJ5BV3mos3MO
No, I don’t agree with anyone who does but they should have the right to do so.
@9F389NS3wks3W
no, but if you are going to do that, why are you in america
@VulcanMan6 3wks3W
Protest
Indeed, protests are a crucial part of democratic societies. Burning the flag can be seen as a powerful form of protest—just think back to the Vietnam War era when it was a common practice among anti-war demonstrators. Would you agree that such expressive acts should be protected under the right to free speech?
@8QQ73WM3yrs3Y
No, it should be legal to burn or deface any flag
@8FYBSVC3yrs3Y
I would like people to not do it but that is their right to freedom of speech. It is like if i wanted to burn one of their lgbtq+ flags that is my freedom of speech.
@8FTLZJK3yrs3Y
No, as long as it is your own property and not taken from someone else
@8FT7ZJ83yrs3Y
It is the person's choice. If they believe it is a symbol for something, let them do it.
@8FP2S2K3yrs3Y
This is technically a violation of freedom of expression.
@8G9MY4Q3yrs3Y
it should be illegal to burn it in a disrespectful or in a protest way
@8FZ9DTY3yrs3Y
Yes, and it should result in fines or arrest.
@8F7VTKP3yrs3Y
No, this is a violation of free speech, if someone feels the need to burn the flag for whatever reason they should be allowed to. Despite it not being respectful it should not be illegal
@8F6WW3B3yrs3Y
I hate it when people do, but people have rights just like I do.
@964B9XC12mos12MO
No, but it should be highly discouraged.
@962QN63Women’s Equality12mos12MO
I think everyone has a reason to do so. I don't agree with the action but you also have to respect the way someone feels.
@95DMHHTRepublican1yr1Y
I think you should not be charged with a crim for it but it is a great dishonor to our nation.
@99942DX7mos7MO
No, that's a stupid question.
@964P5NT12mos12MO
Yes but It should be legal to slap flag burners
@8S499QW2yrs2Y
If I see anyone burn my Nation's flag, I'm gonna have to throw some hands with some brass knuckles on.
@9CRZVKLIndependent2mos2MO
Yes, and other forms of desecration should be illegal as well
@8KKKPXQ3yrs3Y
Yes, except for when the flag is being retired.
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