Donald Trump Says That People Who Destroy The American Flag Should Be Prosecuted

[ChristisKing]

I'm on the fence with him about this one. Part of me agrees with him and part of me says well in this country there's freedom to do that. I think that better punishment would be that if you burn this nation's flag then pack your bags but that's just my opinion.

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[Dante]

Scalia

When the Supreme Court ruled to allow American flag burning | Constitution Center

On June 21, 1989, a deeply divided United States Supreme Court upheld the rights of protesters to burn the American flag in a landmark First Amendment decision.

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Justice Antonin Scalia rails again about flag-burning “weirdoes” | Constitution Center

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was in Philadelphia last night, making remarks about the Court, a controversial flag-burning ruling from 1989, and diversity among his fellow Justices.

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[Cellblock2429]

I'm on the fence with him about this one. Part of me agrees with him and part of me says well in this country there's freedom to do that. I think that better punishment would be that if you burn this nation's flag then pack your bags but that's just my opinion.

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/—-/ Burn a gay pride flag and see what happens.

 

[Blaster]

Burning the American flag should not be protected under the first amendment.

 

[Rambunctious]

It wasn't their flag... they took it down from a flagpole...

 

[john doe 101]

I'm on the fence with him about this one. Part of me agrees with him and part of me says well in this country there's freedom to do that. I think that better punishment would be that if you burn this nation's flag then pack your bags but that's just my opinion.

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People inciting others to overthrow the US government should be arrested.

 

[Cellblock2429]

People inciting others to overthrow the US government should be arrested.

/——/ Crossing state lines to incite a riot is already a crime but I don’t think it’s ever enforced.

 

[struth]

I assume he is referring to what we saw at Union Station yesterday, if so then yes....they were clearly Harris Pro=Hamas supporters trying attempting an innsurrection. That's what they should be prosecuted for

 

[jotathought]

How would the burning of a gay pride flag, "Palestine" flag and transgender flag be treated?

 

[Zebra]

same with all national flags

 

[ChristisKing]

Scalia

When the Supreme Court ruled to allow American flag burning | Constitution Center

On June 21, 1989, a deeply divided United States Supreme Court upheld the rights of protesters to burn the American flag in a landmark First Amendment decision.

constitutioncenter.org

Justice Antonin Scalia rails again about flag-burning “weirdoes” | Constitution Center

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was in Philadelphia last night, making remarks about the Court, a controversial flag-burning ruling from 1989, and diversity among his fellow Justices.

constitutioncenter.org

Paying a fine seems more appropriate of a punishment to me than jail time.

/—-/ Burn a gay pride flag and see what happens.

Brilliant idea!

/——/ Crossing state lines to incite a riot is already a crime but I don’t think it’s ever enforced.

No, at least not with the democrats running the country.

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How would the burning of a gay pride flag, "Palestine" flag and transgender flag be treated?

Obviously as a hate crime and probably the left saying that they should be executed for it.

 

[john doe 101]

/—-/ Burn a gay pride flag and see what happens.

Two completely different things. Of course you're too stupid to understand that.

 

[Mac1958]

I definitely hate seeing it, and I'll definitely defend it.

 

[Cellblock2429]

How would the burning of a gay pride flag, "Palestine" flag and transgender flag be treated?

/——/ The same way burning an American flag is today. And, yes, I know this one way to dispose of a worn out flag.

 

[Mr Natural]

If it’s your own flag you can do whatever you want with it.

Somebody elses? Hands off!

 

[ChristisKing]

How would the burning of a gay pride flag, "Palestine" flag and transgender flag be treated?

Btw, I'm surprised that you actually voted no then.

I definitely hate seeing it, and I'll definitely defend it.

Your answer surprises me too.

And, yes, I know this one way to dispose of a worn out flag.

Well that's different as that's usually done in an official ceremony.

 

[M14 Shooter]

/—-/ Burn a gay pride flag and see what happens.

But...but...that's a HATE CRIME!!!!!!!

 

[Zincwarrior]

It wasn't their flag... they took it down from a flagpole...

Thats not protected then. That is a crime.

 

[Rambunctious]

Thats not protected then. That is a crime.

None will be tracked down and arrested... sadly...

 

[ChristisKing]

Thats not protected then. That is a crime.

Yes as that's also stealing.