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Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

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.

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 @9KNK34YLibertarian from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

No, but if the arson gets their *** kicked by a red-blooded American, they should be able to take legal action.

 @9KPP6H7 from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

YES, It should be illegal to burn any flag made for any group of people, with exceptions to retirement services for the flags

 @9H9VT5Y from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

No but only if the flag is heavly damaged or used in a bad context if used in correct context it should be illegal

 @9W397XMReform from North Carolina  answered…7mos7MO

Even though i think its illegal to burn any nations flag because its disrespectful i also think it doesn't represent what it should.

 @92585PGPeace and Freedom from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

No, I don't want anyone to do it but it is okay if it gets burnt by accident.

 @8XYT9HGRepublican from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

you're entitled to your own opinion but i dont like the idea of it

 @8XYK5C9 from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

i wish it was but no it is not

 @8X6Q7W5 from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

No , unless its an original flag or national treasure

 @8RLPNHZ from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

Depends on state law

 @8LJXCD9 from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

The flag is only a symbol. When we act in-American with disunity, we “burn” it without striking a match

 @8HTW3KX from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

no people should be free to protest that way

 @8GGXMVRRepublican from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but with only low fines as punishment

 @8GB37W8 from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

No, unless it is to properly dispose of it.

 @95F55D7 from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

It should be illegal to burn the American flag in public spaces.

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