Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

Yes it should unless you are retiring the flag.

Yes, but we can discuss about this problem freely.

Yes, but we can argue at this problem freely

Yes, but we can argue about this freely

Yes, but we can argue this problem freely.

Can the burning of a national flag be justified as an act of freedom of speech, or should it be considered an act of disrespect?

What personal experiences shape your views on the importance of a national flag?

Imagine your national flag was burned in protest; what would be your initial emotional response?

How would you feel if you witnessed someone burning the flag of your country?

What does the flag of a country symbolize to you, and why might its destruction evoke strong emotions?

How might people from countries with different levels of freedom view the act of flag burning?

Is the act of burning a flag an effective way to bring attention to political issues, and why or why not?

If you could express dissent or dissatisfaction with your country's policies without speaking, what symbol or act would you choose?

In what ways does protecting the right to burn a flag represent the values of a nation?

Should the respect for national symbols override individual rights to express dissent, and where do you personally draw the line?

I think this is a symbolic speech and it's depending on each state on how they think should put this into legal or illegal.

I'm between yes and no, since the American flag is a piece of cloth that can be easily replaced. It's also disrespectful burning someone's possession.

only when done as a protest

Only for those without US citizenship. But it should be equally legal for other US citizens to respond using lethal force.

Yes, but we can argue about this preblem freely.

Yes, but we can argue about this freely.

If a flag is being retired it can be burned legally, any other situation is should be illegal.

Yes, but it should be punished by fines

We have a right to say what we think, doing anything like that wouldn’t hurt someone except there heart because they would probably be ashamed or something.

Yes, as long as they own the flag they are burning

Yes, but it should only be punished by fines

Yes, but it should only be punished with fines

No, but it should be equally legal for private citizens to retaliate to such acts using lethal force

Yes. Leave the country if you don’t like it.

I believe that burning the American flag should be made illegal. Yes, it protected by The First Amendment but I feel that burning the flag is disrespectful to our nation.

Not as long as the flag being burned is owned by the person burning it.

No, this is a violation of free speech. Plus, this is the correct method to dispose of flags. Ref. US Title 4, Ch. 1, §8 (k).

No, I find it pretty aggressive and I don't really understand the impetus to do it, but there are rights protecting that freedom of speech in a protest, etc. However, it's probably important to keep an eye on whether the flag burning is being performed by established, foreign terrorist groups for the sake of U.S. safety

No, I don't think it should be illegal. I'm sure that if someone were to do it, they would have a reason. I don't think that it goes against the right to free speech since it's an action but I wouldn't do it.

No, not unless it's someone else flag or public property

No, it should be fined instead.

No, and I hate saying this, but people should have the right to do this. I don't respect anyone who would, but using government in this manner is a little bit of a slippery slope.

No, but only because it's an incitement to riot for people that believe in the flag and as long as fighting words is recognized as a defense, burning of the flag should be illegal.

No, as long as its to despose of it

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No, burning a flag is the proper way to retire it.

Yes, except for cases of retiring the flag.

It's just a piece of fabric basically, and it's not something as drastic as committing a felony.

No I dont think it should be illegal but from where I see it I dont think it is ok.

Yes, unless it has fallen

No, it is a violation of free speech and the flag is just a piece of cloth that doesn't represent what it should.

No, this is a violation of free speech, but even though I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so. Plus, it Personally believe that it has now become just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should anymore, because America is an Oligarchy and NOT a Democracy

No, this is a violation of free speech, but even though I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so. Plus, I Personally believe that it has now become just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should anymore, because America is an Oligarchy and NOT a Democracy

I think we have more serious issues to address than burning of a flag, However, I believe it is disrespectful to all who have fought/serve for our country.

No, but citizens should be encouraged to deter someone from this.

If you burn the American flag, you should get a free airplane ticket to another country where you can become a citizen.

No but only if it is done peacefully and also clearly not out of a sign of terrorism.

Yes, this is an act meant to signify aggression, which, in insignificant amount of cases, will escalate to worse things in the future, and it may cause fires. We should maintain at least some semblance of patriotism required. Because if they hate the country, then they are not loyal to it, and are likely to commit treason, which is rightfully punishable by death to prevent the overthrow and collapse of the government.

I don't like it when Americans burn the American Flag, but they have their 1st Amendment Rights to do so.

No, but anyone who does it needs to accept Americans will be Americans, if they are in a neighbor where "Karens" and "Daves" are then those people will probably have some problems with them. If those people do get violent, then they have the right to defend themselves and call the police no questions asked, but they have understand the consequences.

No, it should only be illegal for someone to burn the flag of a nation that they have never lived in.

no as long as you do it respectfully.

Yes, it violates the Flag Code.

Yes, unless it is because it has hit the grown and you do it right and respectively.

no but you can burn your own flag if you own it

No, because while it’s a symbol of the US, it’s not the representation of it.

Only if it touches the ground you take it to be burned.

A hefty fine should be instituted upon those who burn any nation's flag in an act of fury and hate.

No. It should not be illegal, even if one disagrees with the burning of the flag. If it is also in the form of protest, well, that is their right to protest.

It should be illegal to burn it but not if it was an accident.

No, but any altercation that occurs after should not result in a court case.

No, it is not a sign of treachery or contempt for the nation, but merely a form of communication to symbol a government that does not represent the people. It is entirely within the First Amendment definition of freedom of speech

yes, it should be illegal to burn the American flag, unless you are retiring it.

No, it should be illegal to NOT burn the American flag

No, that's how one respectfully gets rid of a flag

Yes, with the exception of the flag retiring ceremony.

if it is clear that there are rebellious or politically destructive intentions behind the burning, then at that point all parties responsible should be at least questioned and put on a watch list.

Yes, Unless it is a flag retiring ceremonial thing

yes it should be 100% this is AMERICA

First Amendment.

No, but it represents our free country so I would take it as offensive.

I believe that it should be burned if it has lost its honor. If it hasn't then yes it shouldn't be burned.

Yes it should Illegal to burn an american flag because it represents everyone that is alive and dead fighting for freedom if someone burns it they not only loses themselfs but as a nation it like we lost another human being to lawlessness.

Yes, but make it legal for the retirement of a flag

Yes, I think there should be some type of consequence for burning the American flag maybe some sort of ticket for doing it.

Personally, I think it's disrespectful but the world has free will.

not if it is being burnt to honor the flag

Yes, treat as a federal offense.

Yes, treat as a federal offense. They are traitors to America.

No, only if it's being done in a respectable and honorable way.

no because if a flag gets ripped or something it should be properly retired and burned.

No, but it’s just a piece of cloth that holds cultural value and meaning so it should not meant to be burn. However as I stated at the beginning of the answer, it is just a piece of cloth, so it should not be illegal

No, it should only be done for the sake of symbolic speech. This should be regulated and you should file for an official permit and have good reason to do so. Only special cases should be allowed, but not it should be legal.

I think that it is very wrong and disrespectful to burn the American Flag, but making it illegal seems somewhat extreme. Maybe enforcing a fine instead of something more drastic.

I don't think it should be illegal as far as arresting someone, but I definitely think this is wrong and there should be some sort of punishment, possibly a fine.

No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they can

No, it would violate free speech and it's the proper way to dispose of a flag anyways

yes it should be illegal unless you are retiring it because it is ripped or fell on dirty ground

No, but it is extremely disrespectful and looked down upon.

No, it is proper flag ways to burn when used

No, but it would be seen as disrespectful if done wrong.

Yes but not in cases of flag retirement

not illegal that its the American flag just arson is

No, but fine them for doing so