Is it illegal to burn flags in the US?
I heard something about it, but please, only talk of what you're sure of.
2006-07-29 15:36:28 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It is not illegal to burn flags in the US in a protest. I assume that's what you mean.
1. As long as the flag is yours.
2. You have a permit to for open burning (if required for any fire).
3. The fire itself does not cause a danger to life and property. For example, you can't burn the flag in a crowded theater.
Also, the proper way to dispose of a US flag is by 'dignified' burning. The American Legion does this for worn and tattered flags in an honorable way.
2006-07-29 15:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a flag that needs to be burned take it to the VFW or a fire hall they can burn it because they know how it is done with the respect it is due.
2006-07-29 22:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by elpequenodiablo--thelittledevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress was, or perhaps it was the president. Anyway they were trying to get an Amendment passed that would make it illegal to burn the Stars and Stripes, but it didn't end up passing.
2006-07-29 22:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by tre_loc_dogg2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not illegal to burn old glory in protest in this country,and its not illegal in any other country,unless you try to burn their flag then see what happens to you.
2006-07-29 22:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by Lampino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't. It is protected under the 1st Amendment. Even Scalia agreed with this in the Supreme Court decision. According to Scalia, this is exactly what the 1st Amendment was meant to protect.
2006-07-30 01:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by Salem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it not .but think that it should be americans have step over a fine line when they live here and bash this country to hell and burn it flag .
2006-07-29 22:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were going to make buring the United States falg illegal here in America but was never ammended because of one congresssman who said no. It never happed but we were really close.
2006-07-29 22:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There trying to make it an amendment to the constitution, which i for one think is retarded... if someone wants to burn a piece of fabric that doesn't mean anything, they should be able to burn any piece of fabric they damn well please.
2006-07-30 00:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by RATM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋