Burning flags

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Why are burning flags illegal - especially when they're often made overseas ?

Redmike

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12 Jan 06

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Originally posted by STANG
Why are burining flags illegal - especially when they're often made overseas ?

Burning flags isn't illegal here as far as I am aware.

In fact, I expect some see some good old flag burning next Monday, as Colin Powell is addressing some zionist fundraising dinner in Glasgow, and there'll be hundreds of protesters in attendance.

Particularly at this time of year - it'll probably be freezing. The flames from the stars and stripes and the zionist rag will keep us warm.

no1marauder

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12 Jan 06

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Originally posted by STANG
Why are burning flags illegal - especially when they're often made overseas ?

Nor in the United States. Johnson v. Texas decided that flag burning laws were unconstitutional in the late '80's I believe.

EDIT: In 1989. http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/comm/free_speech/texas.html

~~STANG~~

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12 Jan 06

New Zealand -
http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/wpnz/dec1-03flagburning.htm

~~STANG~~

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12 Jan 06

Australia -
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/bd/2003-04/04bd042.htm

no1marauder

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12 Jan 06

Originally posted by STANG
Australia -
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/bd/2003-04/04bd042.htm

Thank Zeus and the Supreme Court that I don't live in a brutal, repressive society like New Zealand and Australia!

Nemesio

Ursulakantor

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12 Jan 06

Originally posted by no1marauder
Nor in the United States. Johnson v. Texas decided that flag burning laws were unconstitutional in the late '80's I believe.

EDIT: In 1989. http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/comm/free_speech/texas.html

To be clear, these unConstitutional laws that were struck down
were ones that made flag-burning illegal, right?

Nemesio

Delmer

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12 Jan 06

Originally posted by no1marauder
Thank Zeus and the Supreme Court that I don't live in a brutal, repressive society like New Zealand and Australia!

Gets my rec, Sweetheart. Humor is always appreciated.

Wulebgr

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River City

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13 Jan 06

In Texas it is a crime to punch out the lights of someone that torched Old Glory. The crime is punishable by a fine of $25.

zeeblebot

silicon valley

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13 Jan 06

Originally posted by Wulebgr
In Texas it is a crime to punch out the lights of someone that torched Old Glory. The crime is punishable by a fine of $25.

snopes, again? ....

aspviper666

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13 Jan 06

Originally posted by STANG
Why are burning flags illegal - especially when they're often made overseas ?

I propose that you wear American flag shorts,set them on fire,then join the Vienna boys choir.

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13 Jan 06

Originally posted by aspviper666
I propose that you wear American flag shorts,set them on fire,then join the Vienna boys choir.

Ones made in China ?

Wulebgr

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13 Jan 06

Originally posted by zeeblebot
snopes, again? ....

Read Faulkner. The Snopes family are not fine, respectable citizens. Rather, the term "white trash" was invented to explain them and their kind.