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I think it is stupid to burn the very flag that represents the country and people who have died that have given you the right to burn the flag.
What is even more stupid is that many who do so have no idea why they are doing it.
I think they do it just for the shock value because they know that most people still respect old glory.
I can see why they burn it in Iran but here at home? They are ignorant and misguided.
Why do you think it's stupid to express the freedoms our military has fought to provide for us?
Do you know anyone who burns flags? I'd assume you do not, so how did you come to that conclusion that most people don't know why they are burning it?
I'd assume that the person pays more attention to politics and/or has a different perspective that allows that person to see policies and events they agree with that I'm unaware of.
Personally I'm not in favor of it, but I think it is protected "speech", and I don't get upset about it. I actually get upset about the superficial people who get all bent out of shape about it; very immature to get so consumed about it. And BTW, I often fly my flag.
I believe protesters have a right to burn the US flag, however I really don't see how that is going to accomplish anything as far as convincing people to join their side of the argument. Basically I just think that they are attention whores.
Ironically burning a US flags is actually the proper way to dispose of it as long as it is properly folded and that the individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.
You wrongfully assume those who died for it think like you do.
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So you think those who died in battle think like you???
No, on the contrary, I make no assumptions.
Flag-burning constitutes a form of "symbolic speech" that is protected by the 1st Amendment. Even though it might be considered offensive by many, society's outrage is not justification for suppressing Free Speech.
Flag-burning constitutes a form of "symbolic speech" that is protected by the 1st Amendment. Even though it might be considered offensive by many, society's outrage is not justification for suppressing Free Speech.
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Spitting on the sidewalk is not generally a form of political expression.
I moved the response to this thread since the Fedex worker thread is Current Events. If you remember the Paul Simon song "Me You and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" part of the lyrics were "the Mama looked down and spit on the ground every time my name was mentioned, the Papa said oh if I get that boy I'm goin' to stick in the house of detention." Spitting can, like flag burning, be construed as symbolic speech, a symbol of opposition and disgust. Yet spitting is commonly a "quality of life" infraction. I don't see where flag burning should fare better.
Spitting can, like flag burning, be construed as symbolic speech, a symbol of opposition and disgust. Yet spitting is commonly a "quality of life" infraction. I don't see where flag burning should fare better.
Saliva contains pathogens, like HIV, which are harmful to humans, while flag-burning does not.
Flames can catch and burn other structures or people. Saliva cannot.
Then they may be charged with Criminal Mischief or Arson as appropriate.
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