Think flag burning is no big deal?

Question

So you think flag burning is no big deal? Click on the link and tell that to these guys. http://www.uiowa.edu/~policult/assets/WWII/IwoJima_flag.jpg
Any questions?

Answer 1

I think flag burning is a BIG deal, it is dishonoring and disrespectful to those who sacrificed! 3 of those 6 men died right there in Iowa Jima, one of them died just a few hours after he helped plant the flag! Burn the flag? Please don't, it represents everything that our country is (or should be)!

UPDATE: I came back to see other answers, I can't believe there are so many people that are so un-patriotic! It is degrading if a American flag is burned, yet so many people DEFEND flag burning??!!! Hello?? Americans? Are there any that still love the USA like they used to during WW2 and 911? Or are we that hate flag burning weird birds?

UPDATE 2: ARE THERE ANY AMERICANS, TRUE AMERICANS, OUT THERE, THAT APPRECIATE THE SACRIFICES MADE FOR YOU??

Why don't you read this story?
As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays."

Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.

Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camo's, as they began heading to their gate everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering. When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.

Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal!

Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said "hi," the little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier, he didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy.
Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.

The mother of the little girl, who said her daughters name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the yo ung soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it. After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and s aid this to her, "I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you." He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying "your daddy told me to tell y ou that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon."

The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event unfolded.

As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, their were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.

We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacri fices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.

RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority". We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Americans, like you, me and all our fr iends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops.

Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that... Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.

If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent! " majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is...We need your support and your prayers.

Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.

Answer 2

I don't think flag burning is a big deal. It is somewhat insulting yes.. but no one has the right to tell someone else not to do it.

Also... Why is all these ultra-nationalist idiots always get mad when someone burns a f*cking flag or sits during the national anthem but turn a blind I to all the bullsh*t this country pulls around the world and within it's own borders?... Maybe the guy who burns a flag is doing in order to point people's attention to things that should be corrected.

As hard as it maybe for these media cradled morons to believe, some people wake up in morning and celebrate being human and being alive, not being american... and when you think like that you appreciate ALL of humanity for what it is and not for people's nationality..... so if your government abuses it's own people or foreigners and you don't like it, then yes... burn the flag

To everyone who mentioned soldiers who died for our freedom. I really do feel for the soldiers who have given their lives thinking they were defending the U.S. , but their deaths aren't a reason for me to pretend that the U.S. is a utopia with a perfect government. It's actually the opposite... when people DIED for something to be a certain way and future generations of politians trample their efforts, then you let be known in ANY way possible.

Answer 3

Flag burning is not a big deal, dissent should never be limited.

I would like to add that I have never actually seen a person burn the Stars and Stripes except for the purpose of retiring the flag (burning is the preferred method of retiring an old flag), and I'll bet you haven't either.

Answer 4

The reason why flag burning is such an important measure of freedom of speech in America is because the Stars and Stripes are such an outstanding symbol. If it were not, flag burning would be futile and pointless.

It's the difference between diamond and colored glass. You only make a point by throwing away diamonds. Colored glass doesn't mean a thing.

Answer 5

I don't see why people freak out if someone burns a flag. I would rather have terrorists burning flags than planning an attack. They can and have the right to hate America, and as long as it does not result in the injury of innocent people, I don't see a problem.

Answer 6

I think those guys would have been ashamed to raise the flag if the rights and liberties for which it stands were taken away. These brave men were fighting against nations that thought nothing of human life or freedom, and by raising that flag they showed that liberty would triumph over such small-minded, twisted ways of thinking. But you want us to become more like those against who these men fought. Once that happens, the flag itself becomes meaningless. All it is right now is a symbol, and you're proposing destroying what it symbolizes, which is much more destructive to the flag than burning one of them could ever be.

Answer 7

I don't support flag burning, but I served 6 years in the military to defend the rights of those who wish to make a statement by burning the flag.

Answer 8

Of course its a big deal. Thats why it is such an important right to have protected. All I ever hear about is this anti PC stuff coming from Cons yet they don't want people to burn flags because it could hurt someones feelings.

Answer 9

I very much think it is a big deal.

I very much abhor the "intent" behind it.

I hold disdain for those who use this method to stab at the hearts of fellow citizens.

It is not illegal in and of itself, so it falls to the conscience of the miscreant to abstain. One need not take this action to be heard . . . one should know that taking this action will have your words IGNORED and dismissed!

When this flag is burned in anger, you disrespect those who died to give you the freedom to act so poorly. You further distance yourselves from sympathy to your cause.

I do not understand how a person can say they love the USA, while destroying the flag that represents the USA.

It must be "double-think."

Again, I'm reminded of "Face the Flag." see link

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Meriam: Thank you dear! I will wear red on Fridays, from now until this conflict is over. Lovely story.

Answer 10

When you burn a flag you are burning something almost half a million men have died for throughout American history. You're burning something my father, uncles and grandfather fought for. If that means nothing to you, get out of this country.

Answer 11

Freedom of speech.

That trumps flag burning.

Now can we move on folks, there are far more important things then this issue.

Like your future, or lack thereof as we fetter away our children's future arguing about silly things.

Think economy. Think jobs. Think about our disappearing manufacturing base. Think about our greed and wasteful ways. Think about making war on others, propping up repressive governments, our public debt and the fact that Joe Six Pak has a $300,000 mortgage, a $37,000 debt for his SUV and 6 credit cards maxed out while the company he works for is slowly moving everything they got out of the USA.

Peace

Jim

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