Should I be allowed to stand outside my house on my front lawn and burn Old Glory? (I would never do that I'm just asking a hypothetical question)
2007-11-20 09:05:05 · 22 answers · asked by harry 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you bought and paid for it then you should be allowed to do whatever you want with it. On one hand we have so called freedom of speech but it's illegal to burn the flag??? I also think if you want to burn down your own house you shouldn't be charged with arson; after all, it's your house!
2007-11-20 09:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sven B 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
There was someone who said that "nobody died to protect a piece of cloth" - they do not know what they are talking about! The American Flag is a SYMBOL of our REPUBLIC. It is an EMBLEM that represents ALL that the USA stands for. As a soldier, I took an oath to defend the constitution, and the FLAG. To burn it as a political statement is very offensive to me. If you wish to do that, go to Tehran and live there.
There are VERY few veterans who will agree with the traitor Kerry that it is OK to turn against your comrades and country during war.
NO - it is not OK to burn the flag of the USA as a political statement. Last year the legislation did not pass by 1 vote, when it needs a SUPER MAJORITY in congress to pass. That means that the majority of congress wants to pass it, and has for for the past 3 years!
2007-11-22 16:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah sure ... if you want to, go for it. But your neighbors would probably hate you for as long as you live there.
Its a piece of fabric / cloth. What really matters is the PEOPLE who live in a country, not the flag. The flag is just a form of identification for a nation. I disagree with it, because if someone is living here and burning the flag, then maybe they should move to another country.
But again, its freedom. If they want to do that, they should be allowed to.
2007-11-20 09:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Ruby Girl 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Texas vs Johnson (1990) - your Supreme Court, the wise men who understand everything your culture and civilization is about, - they said it's okay to burn flags.
2007-11-20 09:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by chimpsky_clone 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is what free speech is all about. Just because I find the practice distasteful does not mean I agree with laws banning it.
The flag stands for freedom, even the freedom to burn the flag.
I personally think that someone that wants to burn our flag should wrap themselves in it first...
2007-11-20 09:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Assuming you're within the local fire codes, etc, sure.
My only hesitation would be if others would take it as a threat (such as burning crosses).
It is your right to make that statement.
It is my right to think that you are an idiot for making that statement.
No, our soldiers did not die for a flag. They died for each other and they died defending this country, not a piece of cloth made in China.
2007-11-20 09:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Elana 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, freedom of speech. So long as you don't hurt anyone and don't endanger the population, and obey the local fire codes you can be a jerk and burn one of our national symbols to your heart's content.
2007-11-20 09:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by Pfo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep. The Supreme Court has held this is protected speech under the Constitution. Now, I can't say anything about consequences from your neighbors. After all, every act has consequences, its just that not all of them are legal.
2007-11-20 09:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by scottclear 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
When an American flag becomes faded, old and tattered, proper disposal is burning it. Burning an American flag that is in good condition is unpatriot and bad form.
2007-11-20 09:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by John W 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yes. You're making a statement. Free speech and all.
2007-11-20 10:30:30 · answer #10 · answered by Elaine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋