So burning the American flag is legal say the courts; but that does not mean we can't regulate it? The only thing about regulation is that it can't be so honerous as to make the act illegal. So I propose a simple law:
1. Burn a flag with out a permit and its an automatic 5 year prison sentence; so get a permit.
2. Permits cost $25, can be obtained by anyone with proper identification. A photo copy and digital scan of your ID is required.
3. Permit is for a 24 hour period to burn away;
4. After permit is used the photo ID and day of the flag burning is added to a national database online for all too see.
This way we can see who burns the American flag and maybe there should be room on the permit application to say why and that could be included in the online display. The $25 fee should cover this pretty easy.
This would make a great database of people I'd never hire, do business with, or vote for - ever - what do you think?
2006-07-23
20:25:04
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netjr
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