Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
In 2006, the U.S. Senate rejected a Constitutional Amendment which would have allowed Congress to pass legislation prohibiting the burning or desecration of the U.S. flag. The Flag Protection Act of 2005 was introduced by Senators Bob Bennett (R-Utah), Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Mark Pryor (D-ARK) and Thomas Carper (D-Del). The Act proposed a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of no more than $100,000.
32% Yes |
68% No |
30% Yes |
50% No |
2% Yes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag |
9% No, this is a violation of free speech |
7% No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
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2% No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@cryingleftist3yrs3Y
No, flag code states that once a flag is no longer fit for use burning it is the most respectful way to dispose of it.
@8MC76TX3yrs3Y
No, burning polyester is bad for the environment.
@9CYQ6J79mos9MO
Yes, and it should be illegal to desecrate any national symbol
@94J3V832yrs2Y
In a Way, No, because Free Speech, But some may also Argue that it could be treasonous, Personally I am neutral.
@LuckyChucky4113yrs3Y
No, since it is a violation of free speech, the veneration for the flag is idolatrous at best, and BURNING IS AN APPROPRIATE MEANS OF DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO THE FLAG CODE!!!!!!
@9KRKWG61mo1MO
Texas v Johnson already established that is legal to do so, even though I don’t support desecration of the flag.
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