Desecration of the United States Flag
The United States Flag means so many things to so many people. It represents who we are; one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Since 1775, it has been protected by American soldiers who have given their lives to protect our way of life and our personal liberties that we all have grown accustomed to. For many people the desecration of the American flag is the same as a slap in the face. If our Nations flag is a symbol of freedom then we must protect it, even if it is from Americans. The First Amendment to the US Constitution starts with, “Congress shall make no law respecting … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances,” (Amendment). This allows American citizens to express their dissatisfaction with our government or polices without being punished as long as citizens do not break any laws. The act of desecration, either by burning, walking on, tearing up or even hanging upside down, is a means of expressing ones dissatisfaction. If the government is able to pass a law that prohibits the ability to desecrate the American flag this could open a Pandora’s Box of trouble. As an America soldier in the …show more content…
I don’t think that it is possible for Congress to pass a law making it illegal to desecrate the flag without infringing on our basic right to freedom of speech. I beg you to remember the ones that have died for you, protecting your way of life, your freedom, and your rights. By your desecration of the flag in protest, you are the ones showing hatred to our great nation. You are insulting those who protect you. If you are upset with how this country is run, then I urge you to make a difference, stop making excuses and do something about
The United States Flag means so many things to so many people. It represents who we are; one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Since 1775, it has been protected by American soldiers who have given their lives to protect our way of life and our personal liberties that we all have grown accustomed to. For many people the desecration of the American flag is the same as a slap in the face. If our Nations flag is a symbol of freedom then we must protect it, even if it is from Americans. The First Amendment to the US Constitution starts with, “Congress shall make no law respecting … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances,” (Amendment). This allows American citizens to express their dissatisfaction with our government or polices without being punished as long as citizens do not break any laws. The act of desecration, either by burning, walking on, tearing up or even hanging upside down, is a means of expressing ones dissatisfaction. If the government is able to pass a law that prohibits the ability to desecrate the American flag this could open a Pandora’s Box of trouble. As an America soldier in the …show more content…
I don’t think that it is possible for Congress to pass a law making it illegal to desecrate the flag without infringing on our basic right to freedom of speech. I beg you to remember the ones that have died for you, protecting your way of life, your freedom, and your rights. By your desecration of the flag in protest, you are the ones showing hatred to our great nation. You are insulting those who protect you. If you are upset with how this country is run, then I urge you to make a difference, stop making excuses and do something about