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Originally Posted by EdgeXXX
It has nothing to do with freedom of speech. I don't give two shits if you want to cuss at the flag; hell, you can tell it whatever you want to, i don't care. Burning it, on the other hand, is not speaking. It is a classless and cowardly act of desecration.
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US Flag Code. TITLE 4 > CHAPTER 1 > Sec. 8(k). It 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"
This can be interpreted as...
If someone feels the flag is no longer representing their rights as a citizen of the US they can burn it.
I feel this act is the ultimate expression of upset and disgust towards the government.