would you get mad?
(k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a
fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way,
preferably by burning.
2006-08-10 01:04:37 · 25 answers · asked by Fiesty Redhead 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I would conclude that you had enough respect for the traditions and history of your nation to destroy a worn flag in a respectful manner. Now if I saw you later tossing garbage onto the pyre I might think differently.
2006-08-10 01:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by kittybriton 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you are participating in a flag burning ceremony, I would not be angry, although that does tear at my heart strings.
And if you are protesting or making a statement, then yes, I would be angry.
My grandfather, father and brother all served in wars. My brother will never be the same. My Uncle served and his son received a purple heart. My two young cousins both serve. I love this country and I love our symbol of freedom. Our flag means a great deal to me. More than thread and stitches. It means freedom, and bloodshed and sacrifice.
But you wouldn't burn the flag.
(By the way, my mother is Irish.)
2006-08-10 01:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you did it with ceremony as Congress designed. There is a protocol for it, and it is called 'retiring' the flag. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts do it regularly.
I assure you, when you see everyone standing at attention in type A uniforms, after having a stirring passage read about the flag in general or this flag in particular, you would never consider it disrespect.
We know disrespect when we see it.
I like Leogirl's answer.
2006-08-10 02:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you burned the flag as a political statement, I'd probably just shrug. If you burned it because it was old, I'd probably hide because you're supposed to 'retire' the flag a discreet manner, so if you're being discreet, and I can still see you, it must mean I'm SPYING on you, or stalking you or something. So I'd hide.
2006-08-10 01:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by crispy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I would assume you had been burning the Liberian flag, and that the one star was already burned. Since I can only count to ten, I wouldn't be able to tell that there are only 11, not 13, stripes.
2006-08-10 01:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's supposed to be brought to a place where there is a "ceremony" and then they burn it. I guess burning is acceptable. There's no need to make it a huge event. I think when someone is "dishonoring" the flag when burning, they make it VERY public.
2006-08-10 01:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by momathomewith2boys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be bothered but I also know its a free country that can allow for you to do this and be proud of that. I would probably find another and hold it up ready for replacement. Still, I believe you would have some explaining to do since you also have the freedom to leave this country you would hate so much to burn its symbol.
2006-08-10 01:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you asking all of these questions about burning and disrespecting the flag? I think thats a little strange.
2006-08-10 02:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by Renegade. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Flag burning is not my thing, even though I do not really like USA. I leave that type of thing to other fanatics. Will rather have a nice braai (or barbeque as you call it).
2006-08-10 01:15:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a ceremony, and if that is what your purpose was then good for you. If you are burning and yelling "death to America", then I would have contempt for you, and perhaps turn a hose on you. Fires in this dry season are dangerous.
2006-08-10 01:12:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋