Do you agree that the first amendment protects the right to desecrate the American flag?

I try to see the positive side of flag burning. I feel the same way about Neo-Nazis parading in the streets. Actually, I see two positives. First, it is a reminder of the liberties that we all enjoy as Americans. Second, it makes it easier to pick out my enemies.

ya you can. but I can also drive my fist into your nose multiple times in quick succession for doing so.

Burning the American Flag is offensive to me and it appears to a lot of fellow Americans also. But, the first Amendment does not protect us from being offended. We have no right to not be offended.

On a personnel note Sgt., if I see someone burning the American flag in protest, there are not to many witnesses and it is low light, I might consider utilizing the garden hose on the situation. Sometimes, a garden hose can accidentally hit folks in the legs several times while putting out a fire.

I do agree that it is. I teach my children that it is terrible and shouldn't be done; I also teach them that part of serving your country is protecting others rights. Freedom of Speech may be the most important right that we all have. It is unfortunate that some people use it to burn flags or protest funerals, but I rest easy because it is part of what make this country so great. No man, no symbol, and no idea is above the individual right.
I also believe that freedom of speech does not mean freedom of consequence. Just because the government doesn't ban something doesn't mean somebody who exercises their freedom in a negative way doesn't mean they may face some sort of consequence.
When it comes down to it is freedom of speech and I served my country to protect that right.

Hi, Sgt LaBranche.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of them press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The First Amendment protects those that would desecrate my flag from government interference that would prohibit the from doing so, not from me liberating it as soon as possible.

Go, Rick Monday.

I personally don't think its right. I'm glad nobody tries that kind of bs around me. but if I'm correct there's laws in place about the destruction of the American flag. and stomping on it does not fall under the description of destruction

I am a big supporter of the first amendment. While I don't agree with desecrating the flag. I believe that if people want to do that they have every right to do so. That also means that I don't have to stand by and watch you do it. Just because you can do something that doesn't mean that you should.

Unfortunately, yes. Doing so is hateful and wrongheaded but it us protected by our Constitution. At least according to SCOTUS. So until the freedom of speech clause in the Constitution is amended I will continue to defend it as I swore to do.

Unfortunately the Supreme Court says it does so whatever your personal opinion is the point is mute.

Those people may have the right to defilw, desecrate her but I have the duty and right to protect her.... and have done it..
I also served on burial details.. heve presented The Flag tofamily members
and passed to the Sr Noncom or offficer
Presenting to a family memvber..