Would you support a flag burning ban?

[dеiтайожни]

As long as they are putting the time into this, they might as well have made it illegal.

Besides being disrespectful, isn't just the act of burning **** w/o a permit illegal? If I went to the courthouse and started burning some old clothes/garbage on the steps they'd take me to jail, but if it was a flag - I'd be okay because of freedom of speech?

[ShaggyX]

Never thought of it that way Dei...good point.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by ShaggyX

Never thought of it that way Dei...good point.

X2

Holy crap, I agreed with Shaggy

[KenP]

It's legal and respectful to dispose of the American Flag buy burning in a solemn ceremony. Many VFW's have ceremonies during the year to dispose of old, tatered flags.

My flag is old and ready to be retired. What should I do? Section 8k of the Flag Code (see below) states, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." We recommend that you contact your local VFW Chapter and ask them for help properly disposing of your flag. And be sure to consider providing a small donation to them for their assistance. Or you can contact your local Elks Lodge (who created the idea of Flag Day, established officially by President Truman, himself a member of the Elks), the American Legion, or the Knights of Columbus. Some Boy Scout and Girl Scout troups also can provide this service.

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by ShaggyX

Never thought of it that way Dei...good point.

No it's not, it's a dumb point. Follow that train of thought and you couldn't light up a cigar or cigarette either, because that would be illegal.

That's like saying that you have a law on the books for stealing, so why I have anything specific for stealing government secrets.

[CO Hummer]

You guys are too emotional. The right to burn a flag or anything else should not be restricted by a goverment. It really doesn't matter how you 'feel' about it, it's a matter of rights.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

You guys are too emotional. The right to burn a flag or anything else should not be restricted by a goverment. It really doesn't matter how you 'feel' about it, it's a matter of rights.

I agree, and you shouldn't have the right to burn the mutherfuking flag

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

I agree, and you shouldn't have the right to burn the mutherfuking flag

Just checking here...... Para, You know we're not talking about the confederate flag, right?

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Just checking here...... Para, You know we're not talking about the confederate flag, right?

Oh!

[KenP]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Just checking here...... Para, You know we're not talking about the confederate flag, right?

That was close.