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Is burning or desecrating the American flag a right protected by the First Amendment? Or should a new constitutional amendment outlaw both acts? The issue of desecrating the flag goes back in the courts almost 100 years. Finally in 1989, the Supreme Court decided in Texas v.

I do not think that burning the American flag is really effective as it only makes others mad. I think that people should protest if they are upset about something or believe something is unfair. I do not think that people should protest violently/aggressively, though. A lot of people protest peacefully, but some do protest violently- which only puts a harsh look on the whole situation.

I understand that there is a lot wrong with this country and people have a right to be upset with our government and how the country is right now. I feel that the flag symbolizes much more than just our country. I feel like it stands for every man and woman fighting for this country in the military. The flag symbolizes the military people that have died for us. I feel like buring the flag is complete disrespect to those that have died for our country and their families. There are so many ways to protest your beliefs about the country, there is no need to burn the flag that I feel represents the honor of those that have died for our country.

This website is dedicated to protecting a person's right to burn the American flag. It states that flag burning is a patriotic act done to challenge the government.

Find answers to common and uncommon questions about the United States Flag and its evolution. Information on Flag etiquette and the U.S. Flag Code. Patriotic poems, hymns, and essays. This website is about both sides of it should be illegal and should be legal. i believe that it is important to get both sides on a conflict.

There are so many ethical codes that were meant to be followed and are not. One that struck me was the wearing of the flag on clothing. I have recently had to discussion with friends of the encompassing power of the flag that I previously thought was irrelevant to me. It is more than a symbol in that it represents all who live in the country regardless of what we do to it.

Currently, flag burning is not illegal in the United States. The Supreme Court of the United States in its decision from 1969 has ruled that the burning of the flag is protected by the First Amendment. However, the person who burnt the flag can be found guilty of a misdemeanor for starting a fire without a permit. This article tells what laws state that it should be illegal

"Personally, I don't think it should be legal," the 2016 GOP front-runner said. This article is about should burning the United States flag be illegal. It has Trumps views on the topic as well as other political personal.

Joe Arpaio is making inmates pay for being unpatriotic; The inmates destroyed an American Flag. Sheriff Joe is taking action against inmates that are destroying government property.

The confederate Flag has beens constant debate in society that divides us into two separate ideals. This website goes over the polls pulled from citizens in different regions around the country. Each side has both correct reasons for their ideologies cause history backs it up.

This article is based off of the burring the American Flag and how protesters felt about the American way of life.

Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag outside of the convention center where the 1984 Republican National Convention was being held in Dallas, Texas. Johnson burned the flag to protest the policies of President Ronald Reagan.

38 inmates in six different jails were getting meals of bread and water twice daily - the punishment for destroying government property while in custody.

In this article, the reality of fans boycotting the National Football League is discussed. Apparently, most of them are protesting in support of President Trump, America, Patriotism, etc. On the other hand, some people are protesting in support of those who are choosing to not honor our flag, anthem, country, etc.

This article is really one of the best I've read about everything going on with the NFL lately. Either way, everyone is upset with one another and nothing is really happening and this article really helps to bring that point across well. I agree with the journalist's opinion.

This article is just upsetting. CPS failed to remove 3 children from their caregivers home after an officer reported concern, several other reports, and signs of neglect. Unfortunately, today only one of the three siblings are alive. CPS should be accountable.

This article is so heartbreaking. CPS should have done something from the beginning when they first started noticing abuse. I have experience with a bad social worker before when I was fostering a child. She was suppose to come every month to check on him but wouldn't show up for months. CPS needs to find a solution to get these social workers to do there jobs to protect these children.

is heartbreaking how a little mistake can change a lot of people's life. In this case 2 children are death. CPS need to have professional workers that know how to identify the emotions of the kids. This case show us how life is unfair with some people and how sad it can be when some people don't do their job right.