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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,719 posts) Sun Sep 16, 2012, 02:33 AM Sep 2012

Flag Burning [View all]

I wish I had a dollar for every yahoo who said he would physically assault a flag burner. But to some it is risible behavior deserving of violent retribution therefore should the Supreme Court revisit their decision where they decided flag burning is protected under the First Amendment?

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Flag Burning [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2012 OP

our government burns people by way of drones. Flags? no big deal nt msongs Sep 2012 #1

If the behavior is risible, why would anyone want to physically assault anyone? MADem Sep 2012 #2

DUNO DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2012 #4

The people getting bent out of shape wouldn't find the behavior at all risible, then! MADem Sep 2012 #7

It's a friggin' piece of cloth people. abumbyanyothername Sep 2012 #3

The only difference between a flag and firewood is cellulose density Scootaloo Sep 2012 #5

And The Only Difference Between A Dog And God Is The Arrangement Of Letters DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2012 #6

Has anyone actually SEEN a flag being burned in protest? jmowreader Sep 2012 #8

I Might Have Seen One Burned On TV But That Could Be Selective Memory DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2012 #9

depends on what you mean by burning and who, lots of them get burned by people outside the US loli phabay Sep 2012 #10

I meant, have you seen one being burned by an American in a protest? jmowreader Sep 2012 #13

To lighten the mood a little, (but, hey, he's got a point)... Mac1949 Sep 2012 #11

As a Vet I fully Support anyone burning their own flag theenemyiswithin Sep 2012 #12

As a Vet, how do you feel about an American flag made in China? (NT) louis c Sep 2012 #14