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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@9KQTLCJ1yr1Y
Yes and No because burning the flag means both respect and disrespect depending on the situation as in a memorial or just because they have hatred against or for it. I would say yes, but it would be fine if it was in a memorial respectful way since its the country we are in.
@9K3JYYZConstitution1yr1Y
there are reasons to like putting a worn down flag to rest, but making it illegal is a violation of free speech
@9H4XYRJ1yr1Y
I think if you are retiring the flag than it is okay. However if you are doing it as an act of defiance than that is like a hate crime and you should be punished for that.
@99Q923D2yrs2Y
The flag should only be burned when it is going to be retired - not for any other reason.
@9ZG5SF96mos6MO
No, people should be allowed to do so if they want. And for many people respectfully burning a flag is a way to honor it's service and retire it properly.
@9XZNQXY6mos6MO
if you are burning it just to burn it because you dont like it yes it should. but if you do it in a respectfull way no it should not be illegal
@92WDL5Z3yrs3Y
If a flag is reap old and not in good condition, it shouldn’t matter. But if the flag is post and there malicious act, it should be criminal
Yes, except in certain ceremonies
@8Z6JB6K3yrs3Y
Yes, unless it is showing a sign of respect such as the flag landing on the ground
@8Z5DRRX3yrs3Y
Yes unless it is done under the right circumstances
@8XYLN3TRepublican3yrs3Y
yes but only when retiring the flag, and it should be done with reverence and respect
@8XQJMY73yrs3Y
Only when it is time to be retired.
@8WVLTZG4yrs4Y
yes, but legal to retire the flag
@8W8D45Z4yrs4Y
Yes and have the death penalty
@8W28B6G4yrs4Y
Burning an American flag to protest an issue is pointless. It does little to change an opposing group's opinion and simply inflames the emotions of those involved. Better to look at what the flag is supposed to represent and finding common ground to resolve the issue. The closing words to the Pledge of Allegiance would be a good place to start.
@8VZSP2X4yrs4Y
It should be illegal unless it a last resort to survive
@8V4477GRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, except retiring the flag
@8TD7DH64yrs4Y
yes, unless it was touched by the ground and in that case it wouldn't be as long as you have witness proof that it did and some type of authority would be the ones to burn it
@8SXWVWXIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, unless in the proper process of retiring the flag.
@8SXWL7GRepublican4yrs4Y
It should be illegal if burned with hostile intentions and if burned without proper respect and gratitude shown.
@8SSCX6B4yrs4Y
yes, unless the flag touches the ground
@8S5WW8X4yrs4Y
No, Because if you burn it the right way then its okay.
@8R5RJWKRepublican4yrs4Y
It is legal to burn the flag when it is no longer fit or can no longer go on a flagpole. It is the most dignified way of disposing of a well used flag.
@8PR2R644yrs4Y
It should only be burned for a specific reason such as if it has a hole or a tear in it, but a new clean flag should not be burnt
if it has touched the ground then yes
@8M84W4C5yrs5Y
No as longer as the owner gives permission or is the one burning the flag
@8K5JFJ25yrs5Y
yes but it depends on the context of burning the flag
@8K533KW5yrs5Y
No, except for when scouts are retiring the flag of their county.
@8JRQZTP5yrs5Y
Yes, but it shouldn't be prosecuted.
@8GHLG8P5yrs5Y
I thought it was Treason and already illegal.
@9CMWPH72yrs2Y
Only to retire a worn flag
@98QZ8FGRepublican2yrs2Y
No, It's symbolic and falls under the 1st amendment.
@98F4PVK2yrs2Y
No, I think retiring old and worn out flags by burning them is okay.
@8NB9GSG5yrs5Y
You should just burn it if it's old.
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