Flag Burning

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Originally Posted by pgardn

Yes. Thats it. Makes much more sense to pledge to uphold a set of ideas, rather than a symbol. And part of our set of ideas is a little self expression. It really does not bother me that Americans burn flags. I happen to love our set of ideas, so let them express away. Its a hypocritical act, makes flag burners look a bit foolish IMO. But it really does not bother me personally as it is a symbol. Now you start screwing around with our democratic ideals, I have problems with that. (Basic liberties, rule of law, majority rules but not to the exclusion and persecution of minorities, etc...) This is really what sets us apart. Even though it is quite clearly not perfect.

Yes, the problem with burning flags is simply that is makes no sense. If they don't like politicians they should burn pictures of them. Burning the flag is the act of a coward, but cowards should have that right. Flag burners are usually just self-centered attention seekers. They know that nothing good comes out of burning a flag, but is easier for them to do that than to actually work to change things for the better.