Flag desecration is any act that is carried out with the intention of damaging or destroying a national flag in public. This is commonly done in an effort to make a political statement against a nation or its policies. Some nations have acts that ban flag desecration while others have laws that protect the right to destroy a flag as a part of free speech. Some of these laws distinguish between a national flag and those of other countries.
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Only those who have earned it, like soldiers, doctors, firemen, police, etc.
If it's your flag you should be able to burn it if you want
this doesn't matter at all
yes, unless you are putting a flag at rest.
No, but it should be if you are doing it in front of lots of people, or influencing others because of it.
If you own it you should be able to burn it if you want.
No, I have no respect for anyone who does but they have the right to do so. However it would be wrong to burn any other nations flag.
I couldn't care less. Do what you like
As long as your retiring the flag you can burn it
It should be illegal for Speculators to benefit from the burning of our flags within American buildings at the behest of Saudi attackers.
No, I don't personally respect anyone who does, but it is a violation of free speech for the act to be illegal.
no, we have bigger problems to worry about than some random person burning a regular old flag
It should be legal to burn the flag, unless it's for offensive reasons.
only if you are retiring the flag
only to burn a old flag but not burning a flag to protest and try to prove a point.
Illegal but lesser fines; no jail time
I stand neutral. I would feel bad for the soldiers defending and fighting for our country, but there are people who believe America is not what it represent
No, burning is actually the proper way to dispose of an old or torn flag according to the US Flag code.
They could do so but I don't think you need to.
Only if it causes risk to life or property.
it should be illegal to burn any flag.
Unless being properly retired.
Only be burned if it is torn or ripped but burned in a respectful manor
No, but it would PROBABLY violate the representation of the country.
i don't think I have an opinion
Most definitely yes is should be illegal to burn any of our nation's flags
It depends on the intention and who owns the flag
yes, the flag reprosents the USA and should be treated with respect bye its citozens
No, as long as it is done the way it is supposed to be. Burning the flag in private is the proper way to dispose/retire it.
Yes, however it should only be burned if it is the proper way of disposing the flag. (IE if it touches the ground)
No, the only exception in ceremonial burnings
No. The role of the legal system is to promote public safety and well-being. Burning a flag may harm sentiment or morale but it, by itself, makes no one unsafe
you live here if you wanna burn the flag move somewhere else
No, but it should be legal to punch a flag burner square in the mouth
No, firstly it is a piece of cloth and it even with what it stands for it shouldn't matter. Secondly, burning the flag is one of the many appropriate ways of retiring.
US Flag Code isn't enforced. Per the Supreme Court. If it enforced, see pargraphs d, i, and j of US Code
No, and burning is the proper and preferred disposal method for the flag.
Flag retirement ceremonies involve burning the flag in a respectful manner.
No, but in some was it can be very disrespectful to the people that have served
I believe only if it touches the ground
Yes, except when properly disposing of it after it has become damaged.
It is actually the proper way to dispose of a flag.
Yes, except for flag retirement ceremonies. Additionally, we should enforce the flag code to some extent.
yes, unless it is to get rid of the flag, not disrespect it
Only if burning anything in that setting is illegal.
No, unless it isn't burnt by the owner, the fire is a danger to the surroundings, etc. to make the conditions illegal.
The flag code states that to retire a flag it must be burned in a certain fashion, so in that instance no; however, if an individual burns a flag for protest of any kind then it should be illegal with legal consequences.
no,burning the American flag as stated in the flag code is the most appropriate way of disposing of the flag
I dont support burning the flag but it should not be illegal
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