What's the penalty for it then? Under what circumstances, we could burn our flag without getting any penalty?
PS: Why do some demonstrants love to burn their own national flag?
2006-09-08 16:32:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Our flag is a symbol of our freedom. Most of us respect our flag and recognize it for what it is. Some people however can not find the same respect; others respect the flag but do not understand the protocol for honoring the flag. Are any of them wrong? NO. I respect our flag and served 27+ years in the service honoring it everyday. I still feel pride when I see the flag waving. Do I get upset when I see someone abusing the flag – no. It’s their business. Do I get upset when I see a demonstration where the flag is being burned – no; to me it shows the person burning the flag accepts the fact that it does have meaning; not the same meaning to him but to far more than him. If it meant nothing they would not burn it. I can find no pride in those who desecrate the flag but I respect their rights. They do what you think they must, too often they achieve what they set out to achieve by others making a fuse over it. Some things are better left alone. Remember the kids who screams for attention? If they get attention they will scream again; ignored they will probably not be heard from again.
2006-09-13 17:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by privateeye4U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No treason, no betrayal, no penalty. Anyone can buy a flag, it is a piece of cloth , they own it, it is their right to burn it as long as the it isn't against any regulations about fire.
Burning a flag is the proper way to dispose of it, as most of us do, with respect. It is a material item, what it symbolizes is more important.
Many men in my part of the country honor the flag and would want to beat the tar out of a flag burner. Too bad that some of them get their six packs, jump in their pick ups and end up shooting at a living breathing symbol of the US, the bald eagle. The eagles are making a come back here, but their main predators are men. Now there is a penalty for that but they seldom get caught. Good ole God fearin' boys, too! HA!
2006-09-14 12:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1989 Flag Protection Act was made a law under the US Code (section 700) by Then-President Bush. It defines desecration of the US Flag and the penalties of desecrating the flag. However, because it is only an act and not a Constitutional Amendment, State Supreme Courts can question/appeal the act in a case. For more information http://www.esquilax.com/flag/protection.html.
2006-09-08 17:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A flag may be burned when it is tattered and no longer dignified. In fact, it must be burned in such a situation.
Treason is reserved for things a bit more important than burning a piece of cloth. Things like selling state secrets to hostile nations or purposely harming military personnel.
The biggest penalty for burning a flag in protest is the public scorn to which one would be subjected by the flag-waving right.
2006-09-08 17:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by David W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is treason and betrayal.
Being a free country does not give someone the right to do whatever they want. If the flag is worthless, then why bother to burn it. People burn it in demonstration against some of the things it stands for, so it must be important. Why would the government not stand up for this importance. It's not hurting anybody to NOT burn it.
2006-09-08 16:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by debbie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Flag burning isn't treason, in no way heard it referred to as that, that's in undesirable style for an American to burn their very own flag, do not burn the flag get a sparkling one,bypass. in the adventure that they're going to tolerate Mexican flags marching on the White homestead then they can't say to a lot about Southerners retaining on to the flag of their previous.
2016-11-25 21:33:18 · answer #6 · answered by bartelt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not a crime in America to burn the flag. It is considered protected free speech. Therefore, there is no punishment, unless that flag loving redneck decides to kick your a$$. Other countries other laws.
It is used by demonstrators to show utter contempt for whatever it is they are demonstrating against. And also to to cause outrage.
2006-09-08 17:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sleepy1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of coruse burning a flag that has out lived it usefulness is allowed. It is called a retiredment ceremony and there is usually a program and an invocation.
2006-09-08 16:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by memorris900 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no civilian laws as to how to use or treat the flag of the United States, it is merely suggested flag rules.
However, neither are then any laws restricting my right to explain to those who mistreat the flag, what I think of their acts.
2006-09-08 16:44:40 · answer #9 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you burn a perfectly good flag, its dangerous and silly, and its just a helpless piece of cloth after all, which never hurt anyone
on the other side, flag worshippers are hopelessly deluded fools, who don't understand what is really important in life
I'm sick of this whole debate
we should have the right to do with our fabric what we want no matter how foolish it is I guess, as long as we don't burn someone or something else
2006-09-08 16:39:06 · answer #10 · answered by anonacoup 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋