If someone burns a flag in protest, is it more a form of blatant shock and aggression? Or is it a form of expression, letting people know they disagree with the country's present status? And thus be "protected" as a form of expression? I can see both sides and am interested in gaining some other people's opinions. Please be open minded about the question, I'm not trying to offend anyone :)
2007-07-05 10:15:08 · 7 answers · asked by Dani 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Sad as it is, Flag burning is a legal form of expression! For me it seems to show disrespect to the country!
There is a proper way to burn a flag, IE retiring (old and torn flags) it, you fold it into a triangle, dig a hole in the ground, burn it and bury it.
2007-07-05 10:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by PSYCHO DAISY MAE 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can mean a number of things. Of course it's a form of expression, and it is often done to make some sort of statement.
I think it should remain protected as everything else involving freedom of speech/expression is. It wouldn't make sense to remove one aspect of it. What would be stopping them from removing other freedoms of expression if this was?
2007-07-05 10:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mystery Lady H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
The Supreme Court has upheld flag burning as a valid form of protected free speech.
2007-07-05 10:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While it is a legal form of "expression," I would think that it's validity as expression is suspect. I'd also question the motives of anyone who would use such a (pardon the pun!) incendiary form of expressing their views.
In my opinion, our flag represents our countries past, present and future... so burning it in protest of a current administration is missing the point.
So yes, flag burning is a form of expression... it's highly variable what exactly one is expressing with it though.
America, love it or leave it.
2007-07-05 10:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by Missy 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It IS a protected form of free speech. The Supreme has ruled on this issue. Your 1st amendment right guarantees it.
2007-07-05 10:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by barefoot_yank 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!
Thanks to Supreme Court!!!
It's Freedom of expression!!!
I LOVE My Country But Hate this Stinking Government!!!
Wahoo!!!
2007-07-05 10:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no it is not it is a form of disrespect for your country !!!!
2007-07-05 10:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋