Burning of the United States Flag

[IIOII]

Why is it illegal to burn a dollar, but not the flag of the United States?
Burning the flag should be prosecuted under article III, section 3, clause 1 of the Consitution; Treason.

Let's demand death penalty for flag burning, but make dollar burning legal again. Reason: Too many government officials risk criminal prosecution and there are relatively few flags left compared to dollars.

On the other hand, burning any fabric should be legal if the temperature is below zero. Maybe people couldn't afford heating and the flag is all they have left to save them from freezing to death?

[devthedev]

can't comment on the legal issues surrounding the flag burning but they should certainly be arrested for belonging to a terrorist organisation that has murdered policemen

These idiots who burn the flag are just retarded. They are being thoroughly brainwashed by the leftist politicians, for their own advantage. IMO, those who burn the flags must be stripped of their voting rights. If they repeat the offense, then their citizenship also should be revoked. But most importantly, the politicians who provoke these protests must be tried for treason.

Exactly. Forty-eight of the U.S. states and Congress had outlawed flag-burning before the Supreme Court’s 1989 ruling. It's refreshing to see others that still stand with our nation.

[Sithara007]

Exactly. Forty-eight of the U.S. states and Congress had outlawed flag-burning before the Supreme Court’s 1989 ruling. It's refreshing to see others that still stand with our nation.

Hmm.... Texas v. Johnson in 1989. But it is ironic that the judges who gave the majority opinion included conservative judges such as Antonin Scalia and Anthony Kennedy. Anyway... I just hope that Trump will be able to appoint 2-3 judges during his term, and overturn these stupid rulings.

[olubams]

I wouldn't call for treason, prison time would be ok if I were to say anything or a community service for a month or more.

Prison for burning a fabric? then those who use its underwears should be hanged? In a sane society all the actions being recommended are not going to solve it if the state fails to do what is necessary. When people are determined all those suggestions are just childs play. prison time, treason even death. We have seen leaders of the past lay their lives in the course they believe in. Example is the uprising in Egypt some years back when someone burnt himself. What is the importance of flag to that kind of individual? what matters is the State should do the right thing to forestall scenarios that give room for that...

[sugarfly]

If you aren't allowed to burn "your" flag, it means that free speech is not really 100% valid in your country.

It's just a retarded symbol anyway.
Can I burn a book about democracy?
If yes, then why not a flag?


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[simpler2016]

This protest came to nothing lead. Yes, it talks about the social tension in the society. This unpleasant trend that may turn into mass protests against the government.

[Gasturcas]

as per Donald Trump: Flag burning should be illegal. I read this news on Yahoo News. According to Donald Trump's Tweet, context goes this way: "Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag - if they do, there must be consequences - perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!"
 
In my opinion. Burning of flag is legal. The First Amendment, which protects our freedom of speech, is the most precious part of the Bill of Rights. As disgusting as the ideas expressed by those who would burn the flag are, they remain protected by the First Amendment. It shows a little harm to the country. This is only a normal way for people in expressing their emotions for the country.