Flag burning can be and usually is a very controversial issue with people. Many people believe that the American flag stands for something important and shouldn't be destroyed in that manner. Others believe that flag burning is a statement that one should be able to make without major repercussions. Both sides have valid opinions and both sides state their case well. Although I am neither nor or against the burning of the flag, I believe the right should not be taken away. I believe that if groups of people have valid reasons and a valid point to make by obliterating a flag in such a way, they should have the right to do it.
The people who are against flag burning seem to generally be those who have served this country through war and through other such ways. They are older people who believe that this country is quite wonderful if not almost perfect. They have a strong sense of patriotism to this country and would die for what it stands for: liberty and freedom. They could compare it to the burning of crosses in front of a church or to the way the Nazis turned a very beautiful symbol into a racial and religious hate badge for murderers. Disrespect for tradition is what it boils down to. From a young age we are conditioned to blindly respect that flag hanging from a pole and to pledge out allegiance to it without even knowing what it truly is. It has been tradition for at least three generations. People who have been prisoners of war or people who fought for this country have a reason to respect it so much. The have fought long and hard for what we have and respect it. Some of our generation doesn't realize how lucky we have it.
A child of this generation could debate how good and pure and wonderful this country is and could show you how we have had our liberty and freedom taken away to the point that we really don't have any. True, we have had our freedom limited a bit, but that is only for the protection of ourselves from one another and from the government.
Flag burning is protected by the constitution under freedom of speech. ... The courts were the background of what made flag burning a legal act. ... When I think of flag burning, I imagine treason taking place. ... Flag burning in protest of our country should be treated as treason. ... Flag burning should not be a choice. ...
Burning a flag in protest is not respectful and should not be done. I do not think that there should be a law against flag burning because if some one really wants to burn a flag it is their right to do so. ... I take flag burning very personal because although I may not agree with some little things our government does I do believe in what it stands for. ... Some people would say that flag burning is the ultimate sign of freedom because it shows that they can publicly speak out against the government. ... All I think about when I see people burning flags is how I could never burn a flag in...
Burning a flag in protest is not respectful and should not be done. I do not think that there should be a law against flag burning because if some one really wants to burn a flag it is their right to do so. ... I take flag burning very personal because although I may not agree with some little things our government does I do believe in what it stands for. ... Some people would say that flag burning is the ultimate sign of freedom because it shows that they can publicly speak out against the government. ... All I think about when I see people burning flags is how I could never burn a flag in...
In the court case, the United States represented the idea that flag burning was wrong and Eichman represented the idea that flag burning was not wrong. The question was whether flag burning was a form of freedom of speech. ... Flag burning is not wrong because everyone has the freedom of speech and flag burning is part of free speech. ... In conclusion, flag burning is free speech. ... Taking away the right of flag burning would be taking away what the flag represents. ...
Burning the American Flag is a slap in the face Thousands of men and women have died for the idea that the United States of America flag stands for. The burning of the flag is only done to anger and sadden on lookers. ... Why should anyone respect the code of the flag when they know that next door someone is burning it. ... The opposing side to making the burning of the flag legal say that it is their right. ... The only message that the burning or desecrating of the flag puts out is anger. ...
There should not be any reason for the government to prohibit the burning of flags On June 22, 1942, President Franklin D. ... The Supreme Court, you see, considers burning the American Flag an act which is protected by the first amendment right to free speech. ... For the third time, a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at prohibiting flag burning appeared headed for defeat. ... Veterans groups, led by the Citizens Flag Alliance, lobbied hard for the amendment, arguing it is necessary to overturn the Supreme Court decisions in 1989 and 1990 that struck down state and federal laws again...
Court Decision Involving Flag Burning and the First Amendment Rights It was 1984 when demonstrators rallied down the street of Dallas to protest the policies of the Reagan administration and certain Dallas-based corporations. ... The court declined to create an exception for flag burning. In conclusion, the court felt that to punish those who feel different about the symbolic meaning of the flag would only weaken our view of the flag. ... Nor does the interest in preserving the flag as a symbol justify his criminal ruling. ... "To paraphrase Justice Holmes, we submit that nobody can suppose ...
Don't Let Flag Burning Burn our Constitution The American flag is not just a piece of material or a collage of fabric. ... Johnson, were the Courts finally presented with the delicate issue of flag burning. Johnson had been convicted for burning the flag as a demonstration. ... Although I do feel strongly about not making flag burning illegal, I do not endorse flag burning. ... What does flag-burning do to better one's cause other than just offend people? ...
Flag burning, or any other physical desecration of the American flag: no matter what side of the issue people fall upon, the very concept sparks strong emotions. On the one hand are those who regard burning the American flag as a form of blasphemy - a sin against "civil religion" in America tantamount a sin against an established church. ... On the other hand are those who, although perhaps appalled by the burning of an American flag, nevertheless regard such acts as forms of expression and speech - thus, protected by the First Amendment. For this reason they seek to prevent legislative att...