Is burning the American flag disrespectful to the people who fight or fought in the U.S. military?

2017-02-18T07:40:59-05:00

Response by Cpl Joshua Caldwell made Feb 18 at 2017 8:00 AM

2017-02-18T08:00:57-05:00

yes, and it is likely to end in a concussion for the idiot burning the flag if I see it happen.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Feb 18 at 2017 8:06 AM

2017-02-18T08:06:51-05:00

I have been thinking about it long and hard.
I have two flags one I fly in front of my home (weather permitting). The other my flag I received when I retired. If anyone tried to burn them my thoughts and emotions would be out of proportion.

That being said the flag in itself is a cloth representation of our nation we have honored throughout history. We those who serve protect all who choose to burn old glory.

Although, I don't like it it is not against the law.

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Feb 18 at 2017 8:08 AM

2017-02-18T08:08:03-05:00

What do you think SFC King

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2017 8:12 AM

2017-02-18T08:12:53-05:00

Of course it is.
Is crapping on the front door of someones home ? Of course it is.

Response by Alan K. made Feb 18 at 2017 8:32 AM

2017-02-18T08:32:38-05:00

In my opinion if you burn the American Flag you are A "Foxtrot/Alpha", You get to experience the hardship that earned you the right to burn that flag, firsthand.....You will agree it was not a good idea to express yourself in that manner. Respect the American Flag or find another. That is a YES BTW

Response by LTC Orlando Illi made Feb 18 at 2017 8:54 AM

2017-02-18T08:54:50-05:00

Is there a question here????

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2017 9:39 AM

2017-02-18T09:39:47-05:00

I agree with all responses on here. Now to address SFC Stephen King statement regarding the burning of the flag not being against the law, I have to conclude that upholding the honor of defending what that flag represent it's not against the law either.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2017 5:28 PM

2017-02-18T17:28:54-05:00

No. But it is odd how so many veterans who decry "political correctness" and claim to espouse free speech seem to want to make an exception for political speech that goes against their pet rock. I served in support of the values of our country not a flag. If some people believe that the actions of our government are contrary to those values, then by all means they have the right to burn the flag to express that whenever I read a vet saying something like "they have the right,but..." And say they would somehow intervene physically just means to me they really aren't behind the right in the first place.

Look at the thread about the violence that happend at Berkley about the white supremicist speaker. Everyone said "leftie political correctness! We must allow free speech even if we disagree!" And I agree with that, the violence was uncalled for. but physically intervening at a flag burning isn't heroic or patriotic, it's the same as the violent protesters at Berkley--it's using force to stop political speech you don't agree with