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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@9KNK34YLibertarian1yr1Y
No, but if the arson gets their *** kicked by a red-blooded American, they should be able to take legal action.
@9TSHDCTLibertarian8mos8MO
No, but if the flag belongs to someone else they should be held accountable for damaging someone else's property.
@9N2Y2TGLibertarian12mos12MO
It shouldn't be illegal for someone to burn their OWN flag but they should be punished for burning someone else's flag on their own property or person.
@9LJR8H9Libertarian1yr1Y
Yes, I am a proponent of free speech but the burning of the flag is a treasonous, threatening gesture potentially leading to the incitement of violence
@9LG4NJWLibertarian1yr1Y
Yes, but only US overseas enemies, such as Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, etc. etc. and any western backed flag or a country that is facing genocide should also be illegal to burn for example, Ukraine
@9JW29C3Libertarian1yr1Y
Yes, but it can not be protected by law without a constitutional amendment, as it is currently protected by free speech / expression.
@9J24H3WLibertarian 1yr1Y
No, but it should be deemed “fighting words” and if the person burning the flag gets beat up (not killed) that should also not be illegal.
@9FJSMB32yrs2Y
Yes, but only when the flag is worn, that is what the flag code says.
@9FHKL8BLibertarian2yrs2Y
I believe the flag does not represent what it should and it is a violation of freedom of speech to be illegal to burn the flag.
@8F6WW3B5yrs5Y
I hate it when people do, but people have rights just like I do.
@99N3DGFLibertarian2yrs2Y
In my opinion this really just depends on your choice
@96PKXF9Libertarian3yrs3Y
Only if our president is a tyrant and military and cops don't serve American citizens and protect us. And we have to fight back . If we ever turn to communism. Then yes.
@95545XQLibertarian3yrs3Y
no, unless it is being used as a threat against the nation
@9446422Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, this should be viewed as an act of treason.
@2PV666RLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, it's a symbol of treason against the United States.
@93XL57RLibertarian3yrs3Y
A Supreme Court Ruling (5-4) split, stated it was protected free speech. It is a hard split between Eastern and Western cultures to allow flag burning, especially in Europe. I feel this unacceptable.
@93K9QPRLibertarian3yrs3Y
No. I hate it but it’s freedom of speech. People can do the same for the LGTBQ flag
@93GPSBKLibertarian3yrs3Y
It is legal to burn the flag, that's how you dispose of it according to the flag laws.
@93FLWSDLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes because it represents rebellion against this country's government. It's a symbol of you wanting to burn this country down.
@93BWMKZLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, it has been confirmed by the SCOTUS to be protected under the 1st amendment
@92QMW4NLibertarian3yrs3Y
If the american flag represents our country, in all its *** backwards, corrupted assinine ways, burning the flag should be allowed. It, much like free speech, is an idea of changing the system that is designed to keep people struggling
@8ZJSC48Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, it's part of the flag code to burn it if it is damaged or ruined.
@8YW33FNLibertarian3yrs3Y
If it is a government flag then yes. Otherwise if it's one bought purely for the act of burning it then no.
@8YVHSGRLibertarian3yrs3Y
If they burn a government flag then yes but if it's from like Costco then whatever.
@8YNPKQ23yrs3Y
Yes, but not at a time of civil war.
@8Y2TP373yrs3Y
burn thee polands flag burn germanys flag ,burn chinas flag,
@8XYLN3TRepublican3yrs3Y
yes but only when retiring the flag, and it should be done with reverence and respect
@8XTKPXBRepublican3yrs3Y
yes but i dont support it but its freedom of speech
@8WY8N57Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, the military protocol for if the flag touches the ground, it is to be burned because it has been tainted. I don't respect anyone who does it but they have the right to do so.
@8WTWN7XLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, You would not be able to burn the flag and hate your country if you didn't live in a free society. Thus making the act an act of ignorance and disrespect for freedom.
@8W8D45Z4yrs4Y
Yes and have the death penalty
@8W47WYXLibertarian4yrs4Y
If the person bought it and didn’t steal it from someone then they should be allowed to in protest.
@8W3VZWL4yrs4Y
It would be a violation of free speech, but it's also how we formally dispose of retired flags.
@8VDDW53Libertarian4yrs4Y
yes, it should be illegal to burn any flag, including pride flags
@AdamHatcherLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, if it’s tarnished and old
@8TDGGCTLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, also flag of community's such as LGBTQ and blue lives matter
@8TB532Z4yrs4Y
As long as it's done to honor a flag that has been damaged and you follow all rules that dictate the burning of the flag
@8TB22CC4yrs4Y
You should only be able to burn the flag if it is for a traditional ceremony.
@8T9YC8V4yrs4Y
No, It pretty drastic to do but they should have the right to do so
@8T8GGS6Libertarian4yrs4Y
It should not be illegal, however in a sense, it is kind of treasonist and disrespectful to the country you live in, if anything, burn confederate flags as they do not symbolize culture.
@8SXJW8FLibertarian4yrs4Y
If using the "N-word" is hate speech, and banned, then burning the flag is 1000x worse.
@votegreywolfIndependent4yrs4Y
No. The US Flag Code includes burning as an acceptable method to retire a flag
@8SCNLH6Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, but personally I respect the Flag.
@8RVHZPF4yrs4Y
yes, only if it it is not the person doing the act's property or is public property. (destroying someone else's property) it should come at a higher price of punishment, if so. They should be able to do what they want if it is their own. (free speech) if it is on property that would impose a safety issue or is not allowed, then those rules/laws would be addressed.
@8RLDYKGLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, but I don't think it should be done frequently.
@8RBHZHMLibertarian4yrs4Y
burning a flag is just retiring a flag for no reason, i believe it should be illegal to desecrate the flag
@8R9VJDY4yrs4Y
Yes, except as proper honorable retirement of a flag, and this should affect all nations.
@8R84D664yrs4Y
Only in flag retirement ceremonies should it be legal.
@8R5LXYG4yrs4Y
I personally don't like it, but if people want they have the right to do so
@8Q8V97HLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, but the flag must be burnt properly, in order to ensure safety and honor.
@8Q7V53MLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, because I would never burn the American flag, but part of what makes America so great is that we have that freedom.
@8PFH2PXLibertarian4yrs4Y
Per regulations, the flag should be burned upon retiring it or turned into the VFW for them to perform the ceremony.
@8P2L7FLLibertarian5yrs5Y
you should have to apply to burn a flag and have restrcitions like you cant do it on the day of a miltary funeral
@8NZZVBFLibertarian5yrs5Y
yes. My reasoning is that any American citizen has rights under the Constitution, but, they lose those rights when they put the rights of others in danger. For example, burning the American flag puts the life of others present in danger, thus, it should be illegal.
@8MX7PLCLibertarian5yrs5Y
It should not be illegal, however I would not respect the burning of any nations flag.
@8LJFGD7Libertarian5yrs5Y
Depending on the situation. To retire a flag you must burn it in a ceremony but out of hate it should be illegal
@8L32C95Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, unless it is being done ceremonially.
@8K9SY62Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, unless it is damaged already.
@8J46SPRLibertarian5yrs5Y
No people should be allowed to do what they please as long as they do it in the right way.
@8GN9NKPLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, it should be illegal to burn any national flag and it should be an act of treason.
@8G3XW2VLibertarian5yrs5Y
Flag code state they should be burned on retirement.
@8FNCN9H5yrs5Y
No, this is the proper way to dispose of flags that are too worn for service.
@8DW42LVLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, flag retirement/burning ceremonies involve burning old, torn, and worn out flags in a respectful manner.
@8CVVWRFLibertarian5yrs5Y
I believe so however certain Amendment's prevent that unless you want to bring up hate speech which you could apply some parts there if you word it correctly.
@8CSVS63Libertarian5yrs5Y
it should be illegal to burn any nations flag. but if the flag doesn't represent what it should, then there's no point in wanting it.
@8CLQNHFLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, I would not, but it is anyone’a first amendment right.
@9C8NDGPLibertarian2yrs2Y
Such decisions should be decided at the county and municipal levels
@99MJXW9Libertarian2yrs2Y
honestly, dont really care. its up to the individual
@98CKD4QLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, as long as it does not directly cause harm to others.
@97YC7JWLibertarian2yrs2Y
I don't think it should be illegal but I can understand the difference of respect and immunity. Some american citizens are oppressed and still being oppressed. sometimes to be heard you have to do something eye drawing
@97NKFS73yrs3Y
No, in order to properly get rid of a tattered flag is to burn it other than that yes.
@9733FSGLibertarian3yrs3Y
I do not believe it is right to burn any country's flag, but it removes freedom
@9446422Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, this should be viewed as an act of treason.
@3RTRQGHLibertarian5yrs5Y
Not as long as the flag being burned is owned by the person burning it.
@8QHRLTL4yrs4Y
No, it should be fined instead.
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