Should The American Flag Be Banned Persuasive Essay

Jason Miller once said "The president-elect is a very strong supporter of the First Amendment, but there's a big difference between that and burning the American flag." The supreme court has ruled that it is legal to set flame to the American flag in two different instances. Congress has tried to change this but has been unsuccessful multiple times. Although setting flame to the United States flag is protected by the First Amendment, it should not be allowed because the American flag is sacred, it is illegal, and disrespectful to veterans. Although many believe that the flag is just an object; however, the flag is sacred and has been a symbol since the founding of the country. “The American flag has stood as a symbol of freedom and justice for over 225 years” according to Michael J. Cusick. The flag flies everywhere and unites the country. The flag has so many rules that are required to follow to protect the identity of it. John Donovan stated “in our darkest times and in our greatest triumphs, the flag has been our symbol.”The United States has had good and bad times in the country but the flag still flies …show more content…
S. Danilina stated even though it is allowed by the First amendment “the person who burnt the flag can be found guilty of a misdemeanor for starting a fire without a permit.” If something is protect by the First amendment stating freedom of speech that still does not make in allowed in certain instances. We cannot just set fires for no reason. According to US Code 18 whoever burns that flag “shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.” Even if the amendment protects you that does not mean you can not get in trouble. If the flag is burned, then it prosecutable according to the law. The amendment protects our rights, but it does not allow us to get away with everything considered freedom of