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Originally posted by RocHard
I hope I don't get slammed for this.....
I fail to see how burning the flag is protected under free speech.
I consider freedom of speech something you say, or something you create - such as a photo, a movie, or a book. Perhaps even a performance.
The act of burning the flag is just that - an act; In this case an act of protest. Setting a car on fire is also an act of protest, but that's not covered under freedom of speech.
Killing an eagle is not covered under freedom of speech - Why shouild burning the flag be okay?
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I think if you set fire to your own car, then it's fine though isn't it? (assuming the only damages are those to your car). Thus if the flag is yours, I think you can do whatever you want with it.