What do you think of the democrats voting against flag amendemet law??

Question

Yea, Hillary, Kerry, Biden,Dodd,...And these are the people whos going to try to become president?? Just buy a flag, piss on it, puke on it, sh*& on it , burn it, HEY, ITS ALL OK WITH THE LIBERALS!!! God help us all.........http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060628/ap_on_go_co/flag_amendment

Answer 1

I'm telling ya. It gets nuttier and nuttier.

I would consider myself Patriotic, and I love the U.S.A. , and
to burn the flag because some Piss Ant wants to flaunt his
"1st Amendment rights" just cause he can is not only in bad taste, but VERY UN-AMERICAN in my book.

Maybe it's me but every time I see some son-of-gun burning the flag it breaks my heart, I mean I literally feel sick to my stomach over it because if people could walk in the shoes of those young boys and girls who fight each day for our country, putting their own life on the line, losing limbs, and dying for us and our country, well what a shame, and what a lie we are as a country.

When I see people burning the American Flag it's like flipping the bird (giving the finger) to those who have fought in the past and
present, and it's a selfish thing to do.

Yea, go ahead and rationalize your rights and why you want to burn the flag, hide behind the 1st Amendment. Tell our troops why you want to do it, but I'll tell you something, if you're ever in a
bind over in some 3rd world country, don't hide behind the flag if you've been burning it at home.
As they say in America: What comes around goes around and let me tell ya something, Karma is a *****.

Answer 2

Thankfully, this reprehensible Amendment was voted down. For the first time in over 200 years of American history, we would be amending the Constitution to limit the freedom of speech, the most important freedom there is. We would be joining the exclusive club of China, Iran, and Cuba as countries to ban the burning of their flags. Not the kind of company we want to keep...
Just to make something clear, though, since one person stated that the Supreme Court has already ruled that this type of amendment was unconstitutional. That's not entirely correct. In 1989, the Supreme Court ruled that a law banning flag-burning was unconstiutional. This was an attempt to amend the Constitution so that such laws would now be acceptable.

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Answer 3

I am on the conservative side and I was against this. I find flag burning reprehensable, but I don't trust the government to get it right. By flag etiquite you are suppose to burn the flag in a dignified way after it has reached the end of its servicability. In WWII there are cases were our bases were over run and the comanders burned the flags to keep the enemy from getting them.

I fear with a flag burning amendment that some activist somewhere will take it and use it to punish Americans for doing the right thing. And the way the courts are I don't trust them to use commen sense either.

Answer 4

I talked with an Army Ranger, (in the army for 14 years so far, Silver Star & Bronze Star) about this and he told me that he doesn't believe in desecrating our Flag, but in a free country that is a protected freedom and he would defend to the death some idiot's right to burn the Flag. Fortunately, I have never seen anyone in this country burning the flag. On TV I have seen people from other countries burn our flag. Even if the amendment or a law was passed, we wouldn't have any jurisdiction to control what others do in their own country.

Answer 5

I think of them a lot more than you spellchecker! Admenemt? Nice. But to answer your question with a question, would you rather live in a country that allows flag burning or doesn't allow political expression? What's more offensive is the fact that the 'Pubs are trying to make political hay by placing this vote close to the July 4th holiday when there are actual problems that need addressing. Oh no, someone burnt a flag! What will we ever do? Run fer the hills!!!

Answer 6

Maybe they think idolatry of a symbol isn't as important as preserving the freedom which that symbol represents. Besides, between skyrocketing gas prices and hurricane season on the way with no improvements in response capabilities since last year, is this really the most pressing issue this country's facing right now? Or is it more likely this is an election year wedge issue, designed to whip people like yourself into a frenzy so the Republicans can shore up their falling poll numbers?

Answer 7

Having the 'right' to do something, does not simply mean... DO IT! It means I have the RIGHT if I want to burn the flag. I wouldn't do all the other stuff... yuk. And, I wouldn't burn the flag either, out of respect for those who served under it... unless, I was so angry, so frustrated, and without seeming ability to get my message across that I might do something like burn the flag, just to get THEIR attention!
Is the flag the NEW GOLDEN CALF, in America???

Answer 8

While a bit crude your point is well taken. Many people think that it was an amendment to outlaw burning the flag but this is untrue. The point of the amendment was to give the states the right to pass laws against it. So voting against it robbed the people of the ability to speak for ourselves.

Answer 9

I'm a conservative, a huge Republican, but I agree with not passing that law. Here's why: I love the flag, I love this nation, but part of that love of this nation includes the Constitution. The Constitution's 1st Amendment allows people to freely express themselves. Part of that is allowing them to burn the flag, even if we don't like it. I allow the KKK to march, even though I don't like it. Liking what happens isn't part of the deal. Loving what this nation stands for, even if it means protecting those who mock our flag and our laws and nation, is what I'm all about. I will protect the rights of citizens to be free from oppression, as best I can. That's why I took up the law, and serve the law. The fact is, if we give up one freedom, we allow other freedoms to be taken. I'm not willing to make that sacrifice. Let them burn our flag. I'll fly mine twice as high.

Answer 10

What do you think about the Republicans that voted with the Democrats????? The Reps have a majority, if they wanted to they could have passed it!!!!!!Besides the Flag is a piece of material. Sacred to this country but not a necessity. Freedom of expression is important.