The difference between flag burning and smoking in public places is that one is a demonstration of belief, and the other (through second hand smoke) physically harms everyone around you. I'm not sure if I agree with banning trans fats (even though they really suck I'd go with requiring labeling and public health campaigns over outright bans), but that's probably for another thread.
well whats the reason? so what if its unhealthy? i think flag burning is unhealthy, ever inhale burning flag? eh? im just saying theres alot of things we cant do that take away from that american ideal of "freedom" flag burning and greasy burger eating included
If you want to eat a greasy burger, go do that. You'll just have to make it yourself. Trans fats are being removed beacause of the increasing obesity in our youth.
If you want to burn a flag, go do that, just don't get caught.
It's not about the flag itself, but what is on that flag. for example, The United State's flag; 50 stars, representing the 50 states, and 13 stripes representing the orignal 13 colonies. You burn that flag, then you burn the entire foundation this country was built upon. And people will take offense.
In this country, and many others, freedom does not mean you can do absolutely anything you want (i.e. burn a flag). Of course there will be limitations. Freedom means that you Don't have to do anything you don't want to. You can go where ever you want. But due to the society we live in today, there are limitations.
It's not about the flag itself, but what is on that flag. for example, The United State's flag; 50 stars, representing the 50 states, and 13 stripes representing the orignal 13 colonies. You burn that flag, then you burn the entire foundation this country was built upon. And people will take offense.
well said.
how will banning the burning of flags improve the condition of the country?
how will banning the burning of flags improve the condition of the country?
Do you mean in the United States? or any country in general?
And flag burning, in essence, is already illegal.
I personally haven't heard of anyone in America burning any flags, so I can't say whether or not it will change anyhting. As for other countries, that would have to depend on the country. For instances like Iraq and Afghanistan where you see news reports of people burning the United States' flag, those are isolated incidents. Those people most likely are those who do not follow the conventional rules and the rules of their country.
...those are isolated incidents. Those people most likely are those who do not follow the conventional rules and the rules of their country.
Since those people do not follow the rules, they won't care what rules or laws are set in place. Those exremists, as you call them, will continue to do so regardless.
Well, the government wouldn't be too happy about it, and may just try to find some loopholes in the law to search the dudes house or beat him him because he was protesting illegally.
Well, the government wouldn't be too happy about it, and may just try to find some loopholes in the law to search the dudes house or beat him him because he was protesting illegally.
A government cares about a single guys action why? The government is not very emotional, lol.
