Posted on May 11, 2015
Should burning the American flag be punishable by death?
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Saw this on debate.org. Should burning the American Flag be punishable by death?
44% of the people who responded to this question said that yes, burning the American flag should be punishable by DEATH.
Wait a minute... these flags typically must be purchased. They aren't giving away American flags away, last I checked. Purchasing the flag makes that flag your property, regardless of what's on the fabric. 44 out of 100 say we should put to death anyone who burns what is likely a piece of their own property just because that property is a mock-up of the American flag...?
I understand strong sentiments towards our flag. I also understand the 1st amendment in the Bill of Rights in the Constitution. What I do NOT understand is the mentality of someone who thinks someone else should be murdered for burning a piece of their own property.
Thoughts, RP community?
44% of the people who responded to this question said that yes, burning the American flag should be punishable by DEATH.
Wait a minute... these flags typically must be purchased. They aren't giving away American flags away, last I checked. Purchasing the flag makes that flag your property, regardless of what's on the fabric. 44 out of 100 say we should put to death anyone who burns what is likely a piece of their own property just because that property is a mock-up of the American flag...?
I understand strong sentiments towards our flag. I also understand the 1st amendment in the Bill of Rights in the Constitution. What I do NOT understand is the mentality of someone who thinks someone else should be murdered for burning a piece of their own property.
Thoughts, RP community?
Should burning the American flag be punishable by death?
Posted from debate.org
United States
Law
Death Penalty
Bill of Rights
Posted 9 y ago
Responses: 40
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