@9FTP3ZWIndependent 7mos7MO
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That we should protect our flag, if other people get in trouble for burning the pride flag then they should get into more trouble for burning our own flag that represents our freedom.
I do disagree with burning the United States flag as it stands for our ideals and values rather than the government and state of the country itself but ultimately it is the freedom of speech and expression that allows you to do what you wish with the flag, burning the pride flag is hate speech though and has violent connotations towards others.
@9FTYWXW7mos7MO
Regardless of what flag is being burned, the courts have ruled that flag burning of whatever sort is constitutional and protected under the free speech provisions of the 1st amendment. Whether some find it offensive and awful to burn the American flag or the Pride Flag, at the end of the day it’s protected speech.
@9FTXSCS7mos7MO
A pride flag is not a national flag if that's burned its fine but if our nations flag is burned then that is disrespectful to our nation
@9G9GJY2 6mos6MO
Why would you want to burn the flag? It represents ALL of america and you are not American if you burn. Flag burners and go to Russia.
@H0u5eHarper6mos6MO
The act of burning a flag, for some, is a form of political protest and symbolic speech. The Supreme Court in Texas v. Johnson (1989) actually upheld that flag desecration is protected by the First Amendment, stating that the government couldn't prohibit this expression simply because it disagrees with the message it conveys.
Consider the civil rights movement or the Vietnam War protests; the act of flag burning was used to express deep dissatisfaction with government actions. An argument could be made that it is an American principle to question and challenge our government when it's believed to be in the wrong. So one might say, those who burn the flag in protest are expressing a very American sentiment
@9G9GJY2 6mos6MO
Why would any one want to burn a flag! It symbolizes America as a whole. Angry at someone, burn their picture. Angry at a organization or country, burn their logo. Unless you are truly unhappy with America and want to see it burn (then you are not an American) then you should not burn a flag. Let them go to jail for a couple of weeks to reconsider moving to another country because they are NOT wanted here. I support FREE speech, but not HATE SPEECH against America.
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
A flag is literally the "logo" of a country, so clearly you already understand why someone would reasonably burn a flag...
@9G9GJY26mos6MO
Do not reduce the flag to a mere “logo”. The soldiers that dies for it, the emigrants uprooting their life for it, and its the perfect country in most of the world’s eyes. A flags represents and is a central part of the American identity and culture.
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
I would argue that flag-burners are infinitely MORE patriotic than people who never criticize their country. If a flag represents ALL of a country, then that includes all of the bad, which is why burning it is a perfectly valid means of protesting a nation's problems.
@9G9GJY2 6mos6MO
Why would any one want to burn a flag! It symbolizes America as a whole. Angry at someone, burn their picture. Angry at a organization (even a government one) or company, burn their logo. Unless you are truly unhappy with America and want to see it burn (then you are not an American) then you should not burn a flag. Let those people go to jail for a couple of weeks to consider moving to another country because they are NOT wanted here. I support FREE speech, but not HATE speech against America.
@9G9WGPW6mos6MO
Flag burning is constitutionally protected as free speech under the first amendment and Texas v. Johnson
@9G9GJY2 6mos6MO
Give me proof why this is the right decision instead of just stating what happened. Here is my proof this court case is wrong: Why would any one want to burn a flag! It symbolizes America as a whole. Angry at someone, burn their picture. Angry at a organization (even a government one) or company, burn their logo. Unless you are truly unhappy with America and want to see it burn (then you are not an American) then you should not burn a flag. Let those people go to jail for a couple of weeks to consider moving to another country because they are NOT wanted here. I support FREE speech, but not HATE speech against America.
@FabulousH0u5eLibertarian6mos6MO
In the landmark 1989 Supreme Court case, Texas v. Johnson, Justice Anthony Kennedy stated, "It is poignant but fundamental that the flag protects those who hold it in contempt."
Now, regarding your perspective on equating flag burning with hate speech, it's worth noting that the U.S. legal system differentiates between the two. Hate speech is regulated when it incites violence or creates a hostile environment. Flag burning, on the other hand, is considered a symbolic speech, a nonviolent political protest.
@9G9GJY2 6mos6MO
Exactly what about burning the flag is symbolic. It’s symbolic of what? Burning the flag is an insult to every soldier who died defending this country. People stream across the border illegally, potentially wasting their life savings for this, to just see that flag flying. Will the American flag mean more to illegal emigrants than true Americans? It’s looking that way for you but I personally will always equate the flag with America né to insult one of them is Tom insult both of the.
@9G9SJ7P6mos6MO
I agree with this comment because that flag represents all the soldiers who fought for you to have rights. They make you able to live in this country safely. So burning the flag is just disrespectful.
@9FCTPHD7mos7MO
That we should protect our flag, if other people get in trouble for burning the pride flag then they should get into more trouble for burning our own flag that represents our freedom.
@9F9NYZV7mos7MO
The only reason someone should burn the flag is to retire it after it has started to show wear and tear.
@9GT6CYP5mos5MO
The millions of lives who have been lost over every war fought that the United States was involved in. They died for you, and you want to disrespect this country, and that persons life?
@9FRLH277mos7MO
That we should protect our flag, if other people get in trouble for burning the pride flag then they should get into more trouble for burning our own flag that represents our freedom.
@9G7WPTK6mos6MO
You shouldn't burn the flag Because of the people that were fighting for it when it was burning. It's a respect thing when you stand for the flag and out your hand on your heart because it shows that we respect what the people did for us when they were fighting for us.
@9GYQJ9S5mos5MO
People have fought many wars in honor of that flag, and if you cant respect it , then why do you think anyone should respect you.
@9GSZF4Z5mos5MO
The flag represents the hard work, effort, and sacrifices that have been made to get this country where it is today.
@9KLVFKLPeace and Freedom 1mo1MO
That flag is the reason we are able to stay here freely and why you rise for all the veterans at games
@9J6KFHM3mos3MO
we value this flag, so I agree we should protect it.but the freedom of speech and expression makes you do whatever.
@9HPYHMR4mos4MO
if people can burn the american flag we should be able to burn the pride flags the american flag is a symbol of its history
@9FP3B5Z7mos7MO
Freedom of speech and protest is a fundamental right of the first amendment. If showing your displeasure with the government by burning a flag isn't covered, I don't know what is. Just because I disagree with a message doesn't mean it should be illegal
@9F7FCY27mos7MO
It doesn't hurt anyone and is an exercise of one's ability to express oneself. If it's their property, there is no crime.
@9F5YSR77mos7MO
Nobody should ever burn the flag because this is very disrespectful to the people who have died and the people still living who fought for our country and the flag.
@9GPP8YB6mos6MO
The American Flag is a sacred part of our proud history, and the defamation of the flag should be severely punished.
@9FW5RYF7mos7MO
it is a peice piece of cloth that reprezents you and your country and if you burn it you turn your back on the country
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